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Savvas Learning Company is hiring a Director of Literacy, California. The role involves promoting and supporting K-12 California ELA/ELD literacy products, engaging with educators, and informing product development and sales strategy through expertise in evidence-based reading practices and English Language Development.

Highlights

Promote and support California K-12 ELA/ELD literacy solutions.
Engage with district leaders, teachers, and user groups to address literacy needs.
Inform product development and sales strategy using knowledge of Science of Reading and CA ELD standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Strategy, Product Development, and Marketing.
Develop presentations, blogs, podcasts, and other literacy resources.
Requires 3+ years of K-8 teaching and 3+ years in educational publishing with K-12 literacy products.
Experience networking with high-level district administrators and decision-makers.
Strong presentation and communication skills required.
Willingness to travel throughout California and occasionally outside the state.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Director of Literacy, California Full Description

Director of Literacy, California

Req #2002

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions - all designed to meet the needs of every learner.

As the Director of Literacy, California, you’ll play an integral role in promoting, enhancing, and supporting our K-12 California ELA/ELD literacy product solutions. You’ll inform Product Development on key trends and issues impacting the CA Literacy and the English Language Development landscape, and support Sales with customer-facing literacy events. Your knowledge of The Science of Reading (evidence-based reading and writing practices) and English Language Development (CA ELA/ELD Framework) will inform ongoing sales strategy and future product enhancements. You’ll engage with district leaders, classroom teachers, and user groups, bringing together California educators to learn about evidence-based reading and writing practices while identifying key issues and needs unique to California. Such knowledge will inform the development of pre-sales workshops, blogs, podcasts, and other resources to support California literacy needs. As a thought leader, you’ll collaborate with the National Literacy Strategy team to inform/develop pre-sales strategy and product messaging, and provide internal pedagogical and program training.

This position reports to the Vice President of Literacy Strategy (West) and is remote, requiring travel throughout California, and at times, outside of the state.

Requirements:

Knowledge/experience in evidence-based reading and writing pedagogy/practices (Science of Reading) and English Language Development (CA ELD Standards and CA ELA/ELD Framework)
An understanding of the K-12 literacy landscape, with knowledge of key issues impacting elementary and secondary markets
3+ years K-8 teaching experience with 3+ years in educational publishing working directly with K-12 literacy products
Willingness to collaborate and intersect with a variety of cross-functional teams including Sales, Strategy, Product Development and Product Marketing
Experience in networking with high-level district administrators and decision-makers
Knowledge and experience in presentation development with exemplary presentation and communication skills.
Must be willing to travel throughout California.

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Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify.E-Verify Know Your Rights

Notice to California Applicants: Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Savvas' California Applicant Privacy Notice.

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Travel Required

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Original Job Description

Director of Literacy, California

Req #2002

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

This position reports to the Vice President of Literacy Strategy (West) and is remote, requiring travel throughout California, and at times, outside of the state.

Requirements:

Knowledge/experience in evidence-based reading and writing pedagogy/practices (Science of Reading) and English Language Development (CA ELD Standards and CA ELA/ELD Framework)
An understanding of the K-12 literacy landscape, with knowledge of key issues impacting elementary and secondary markets
3+ years K-8 teaching experience with 3+ years in educational publishing working directly with K-12 literacy products
Willingness to collaborate and intersect with a variety of cross-functional teams including Sales, Strategy, Product Development and Product Marketing
Experience in networking with high-level district administrators and decision-makers
Knowledge and experience in presentation development with exemplary presentation and communication skills.
Must be willing to travel throughout California.

#LI-JTJ

#LI-REMOTE

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Travel Required

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