Training and Curriculum Specialist

ALLMemphis

Memphis, TN

Other

Position Description / Responsibilities

Training Support

Summary: One of ALLMemphis’ strategic goals is to develop a fully operating literacy training center that allows for multiple and ongoing training opportunities for the learning community. These trainings will address the needs of the following stakeholders: teachers, literacy specialists, interventionists, school administration, parents, and more. A major function of the ALLMemphis TCS is to support the DOP in building out the ALLMemphis Training Center. To support this work, the TCS has a range of duties that include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Primary responsibility for attracting and registering attendees to fill available training slots.
• Work with DOP to develop training plans, training curriculum, and training materials that meet participants’ needs.
• Collaborate with current and potential partners to identify and define training needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of advancements within literacy instruction.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant trends in training.
• Facilitate (both virtually and in-person) training and professional development programming for diverse groups of adult learners.
• Internalize ALLMemphis’ content and programmatic offerings.
• In collaboration with the DOP, support the process of iterating PD & training content to ensure maximum efficacy.
• Create and build upon facilitator guides, participant materials, and associated slide decks for each training using existing templates.

Curriculum Support Summary:

Another of ALLMemphis’ strategic goals is to extend our existing intervention curriculum (Ditto Literacy® PLUS) into a full English Language Arts offering to greatly expand our instructional impact. The TCS will work with the DOP through the following activities:

• Work closely with the DOP to plan, develop, and monitor high quality curriculum content.
• Expand existing Ditto Literacy® PLUS curriculum to support broader student base. • Facilitate in-house trainings to increase Program Specialists (PS) expertise in foundational literacy.
• Edit and create lesson plans, teacher resources, and assessments for our suite of Ditto Literacy® offerings including Ditto Literacy® ELA and Ditto Literacy® PLUS.
• Work with the DOP to identify and support ongoing updates in the ALLMemphis/Ditto Literacy® curriculum that impact day-to-day instruction.
• Identify areas of potential curriculum enhancements of our curriculum that align with current research trends and state instructional requirements.
• Create additional support materials as needed to improve teachers’ daily instruction.

Other Team Duties

• As needed to contribute to the overall needs and growth of ALLMemphis, Inc.
• These may include, but are not limited to: o Liaise with team members to ensure effective program delivery
  • Work with DOP and/or Executive Director (ED) to understand vision and develop new initiatives and activities.
  • Participate in networking/community events o Additional instructional activities as identified by the DOP.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required
• Experience in effectively developing and delivering in-person and virtual trainings to diverse groups of varying sizes
• Must possess active Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Knowledge Certificate (C-SLCT) from the Center of Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) Certification (or must obtain within the first 90 days of employment).
• Possess a deep understanding of schools, educators, and instruction.
• Experience working in high-needs schools
• Self-motivated and high degree of initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, tackle communication, and maintain accountability for self and others
• Desire to work with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group • Commitment to ALLMemphis’ mission and values, as well as a passion for educational equity
• Knowledge of staff development as it applies to both teaching and learning, and leading professional learning communities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive work environment
• Ability to analyze and use data to identify professional development needs
• Understanding of how to evaluate, improve and report on the effectiveness of professional development
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills

Desired Qualifications

• Professional development in the area(s) of:
  • Multisensory language instruction (Orton-Gillingham)
  • Peer observation, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Response to Intervention
• Experience teaching and/or coaching EL (Expeditionary Learning)
• Approachable, warm, and joyful
• Dedication to continuous improvement of self, program, and organization at large

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references to careers@allmemphis.org with Training and Curriculum Specialist’ in the subject line. We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis beginning October 5, 2023.