Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) - Per Diem - Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview

Provide per-diem professional learning, training, data analysis, and consultative support to ELA or Reading educators and school leaders. The role supports districts across the Midwest, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

What you'll do

• Facilitate professional development and product training for teachers and school administrators.
• Adapt professional learning workshops to participant needs.
• Support implementation of Ready and i-Ready in classrooms.
• Provide lesson planning, pacing, data analysis, and instructional support.
• Help leaders identify implementation successes and challenges.
• Track and submit detailed training notes.
• Participate in observation, feedback, coaching, and professional development.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching, coaching, or providing professional development in ELA or Reading.
• Working knowledge of K–8 Common Core ELA or Reading standards.
• Fluency with digital tools and online assessments.
• Ability to apply data with teachers and leaders.
• Strong facilitation, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in ELA or Reading.
• Knowledge of online meeting platforms such as Zoom or WebEx.
• Bilingual and biliterate English/Spanish skills.

Details

• Temporary, part-time, per-diem position paid hourly.
• Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• Travel up to 80% is required, including possible overnight and out-of-state travel.
• Scheduled on an as-needed basis, primarily during school hours.
• Compensation is $30 to $65.63 per hour.