Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Math/Science) - Part-Time (IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI)
Savvas
Savvas Learning Company is seeking a part-time Curriculum Specialist to support our K-12 Math and Science curriculum in the Midwest territory covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The part-time Curriculum Specialist is an:
· Education specialist with deep K-12 knowledge in assigned content areas (literacy, math, science, humanities, supplemental/intervention).
· Sales representative for the assigned region(s) with the goal of driving and meeting market revenue targets.
· Expert in the delivery of sales and introductory product orientation in-service for print, digital and blended programs who will partner with other specialists and share responsibilities in the assigned region(s).
· A self-starter with a passion for K-12 education and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make sound decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers.
· Expert on education standards, current education pedagogy, and market trends.
· Expert communicator with the skills to relate to all levels of state, regional or district K-12 employees from superintendent, administrator, teacher to para-professional.
This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in the assigned territory and candidates must reside within the territory to be considered.
Responsibilities:
· Delivering winning presentations for each sales cycle to include the six customer touch points:
1. exhibits and conferences;
2. pre-work and issue setting workshops;
3. meetings and campaigns;
4. pilots;
5. sales presentations, and;
6. program activation.
· Provides Pilot Activation Trainings and consistent, on-going communication and support for pilot teachers throughout the pilot process.
· Providing customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams
· Maintaining content level expertise through the Savvas Learning Company certification process and agreed upon materials.
· Delivering Program Activation trainings for new and on-going customer accounts.
· Having a deep understanding and knowledge of Savvas Learning Company’s print and digital solutions.
· Maintaining positive on-going relationships with the customer during the sales cycle and after activation to provide support or re-direction to appropriate Savvas Learning Company teams to ensure client satisfaction.
· Providing excellent customer service at all times.
Qualifications:
· 5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.
· BS or BA, Master’s degree preferred.
· Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred.
· Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.
· Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-12 Math and Science.
· Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K-12 education.
· Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.
· Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.
· Experience in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for teachers, parents, district administrators, superintendents, or adoption committees.
· Demonstration of strong abilities with technology skills including abilities to use all presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac, including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices) to develop and deliver multimedia presentations.
Other Requirements:
· Regional travel is possible; requests are sometimes made with short notice.
· Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
· Monitoring and controlling timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Learning Company Travel and Entertainment policies.
· Collaboration with team members and all departments including sales, services, and operations to escalate and address customer satisfaction issues in order to ensure customer success.
· Self-starter. Can at times be responsible for self-directed training and preparedness.
· Ability to have pointed conversations with school districts in the area of K-12 Math and Science.
· Understanding sales campaign strategy, market trends and the full continuum of Savvas Learning Company services to better understand the customer and audience.