Literacy Specialist, Per Diem

Job Description: WHO WE ARE Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world?s largest publisher and distributor of children?s books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children?s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer schools customized and comprehensive solutions to support children?s learning both at school and at home. The Company also makes quality, affordable books available to all children through school-based book clubs and book fairs. With a 100+ years history of service to schools and families, Scholastic continues to carry out its commitment to 'Open a World of Possible' for all children. THE OPPORTUNITY Our Education Division is seeking to hire an energetic part-time Literacy Specialist (per diem) with deep knowledge and experience... with balanced literacy, guided reading, literacy stations, and the 6+1 traits of writing. The primary role of the Literacy Specialist is to deliver literacy based professional learning to district partners across the region RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Responsibilities/Primary Activities: Facilitate professional learning using adult learning methodologies to support best practices in Guided Reading and writing instruction Deliver professional learning and coach classroom teachers and coaches on balanced literacy practices and instructional strategies, guided reading in particular Support classroom teachers in building content knowledge and understanding their role in the implementation process Provide feedback as part of the coaching cycle to pinpoint areas of progress as well as development opportunities Maintain highest degree of expertise in literacy instruction and Scholastic product knowledge Maintain professional relationships with districts Cultivate and maintain relationships with team and partners Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT Master's Degree (or progress toward a Degree) in education or reading related field At least 3-5 years? experience facilitating face-to-face professional learning in literacy and/or reading Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience Ability to maintain a travel schedule Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Power Point Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Facilitation skills, professionalism and creativity Valid driver?s license Current knowledge of college and career readiness standards Knowledge of the human change process and adult learning theories Strong interpersonal skills Time Type: Part time Job Type: Per Diem Job Family Group: Education Sales Location Region/State: New York EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer