Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) – Per Diem – Detroit, Michigan

Location: Based in Detroit, Michigan; onsite district work required. Candidates must currently live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to the Detroit area. The role supports districts throughout MI, IN, WI, IL, OH, MN, IA, PA, and WV and requires considerable travel, up to 80%, including overnight and out-of-state travel.

Salary: $30/hour–$65.63/hour, depending on the assigned work.

Company

hirify.global develops education technology and learning programs, including i-Ready, for K–8 students and educators.

What you will do

• Facilitate onsite professional development, product training, and professional learning courses for teachers, coaches, and school administrators.
• Become an expert in the company’s online diagnostic and instructional programs, including Ready and i-Ready, with a focus on ELA or Reading.
• Tailor workshops and onsite support to participant needs, including lesson planning, pacing, instructional implementation, and educator coaching.
• Help educators and leaders analyze data, apply findings to instruction, and identify implementation successes and challenges.
• Participate in internal professional improvement activities, including observation, feedback, and coaching.
• Maintain detailed training notes, complete assignments on time, and represent the company professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience teaching ELA or Reading, coaching ELA or Reading teachers, and providing ELA or Reading professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K–8, or comparable state standards, including content and practice standards.
• Fluency with digital tools and online assessments, plus comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and their application to professional development.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and internet skills, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary, part-time, per-diem schedule based on customer demand, with professional development usually delivered during normal school hours.
• Peak work periods are August–October and January–February, with work available throughout the school year.
• Paid hourly for professional learning delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses; mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Company-provided laptop and accrued sick time for all per-diem employees.
• Employees averaging and maintaining at least 30 hours per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act after an initial waiting period.

Hiring process

• Start date: ASAP.