Literacy & Professional Learning Specialist

Who We Are

Open Up Resources is a publisher of high-quality open educational resources in core content areas, with a vision of providing teachers with the tools to engage students in liberating educational experiences.

Open Up Resources’ portfolio seeks to include the highest-quality, standards-aligned PK-12 curricula, with validation from respected third-party entities, evidence of efficacy, effective supports for multilingual learners, inclusive strategies for students with exceptionalities, embedded culturally relevant pedagogy, and professional learning that is inclusive and culturally considerate.

We are transforming instructional materials through our commitment to classroom equity. This intentional commitment infuses every program, partnership, and practice. Our desire is that Open Up Resources' curricula catalyzes equitable classroom norms, structures, practices, and policies in education and society.

The Role

The Literacy & Professional Learning Specialist reports to the Sr. Director of ELA and is responsible for assisting in the execution of the Academic Team’s strategy to ensure that all curriculum materials and resources are of the highest quality, aligned to standards, and meet the needs of students, teachers, and families. The Literacy & Professional Learning Specialist will also provide support in the promotion and implementation of OUR ELA curricula within school districts. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

Literacy & Curriculum

• Assist in evaluating ELA instructional materials to support the completion of rubrics, district requirements, and RFP proposals. 
• Assist in the identification and creation of ELA instructional materials and resources to support curriculum implementation and professional learning.
• Assist with revising and editing to ensure all ELA instructional materials are accurate, free of error, and meet OUR’s high-quality standards. 
• Support the Director of ELA in the development and refinement of ELA instructional materials.
• Manage multiple projects effectively by creating timelines, organizing materials and resources, and prioritizing tasks to meet established deadlines. 
• Engage in cross-team collaboration to support strategic initiatives related to the ELA portfolio.

Professional Learning

• Lead the development and delivery of professional learning for educators focused on literacy instruction and OUR curricula both virtually and in-person.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to provide ongoing training opportunities.
• Support partner school leaders during on-site visits by leading learning walks, data-stepbacks, and customized professional learning experiences.
• Support the development of asynchronous professional learning curricula.
• Develop conference proposals and present sessions aligned with the current OUR portfolio, seminal reading research and theoretical models, and the literacy education landscape. 

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