Grades 9–10 ELA Curriculum Writer

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<p style="text-align:left">Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.publicconsultinggroup.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WLM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.publicconsultinggroup.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">The Opportunity</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">PCG’s Education Consulting service line seeks a </span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Grades 9</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt">–</span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">10 ELA Curriculum Writer</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> (with a focus on multilingual learners) for an exciting curriculum project for a large school district. The project provides motivated individuals a unique opportunity to support educators and students in actualizing the Georgia Standards of Excellence by developing daily lessons with embedded supports for multilingual learners for English language arts content. These supports will assist students in accessing grade-appropriate instruction while actively supporting their English language development. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">The Grades 9–10 ELA Curriculum Writer will:  </span></span></span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop/revise content for Grade 9 and/or Grade 10 English Language Arts courses using client- and PCG-provided criteria, including embedded supports for multilingual learners. </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Availability during standard business hours during the regular work week, with some night or weekend work as needed.  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Commitment for the duration of the project with potential opportunity for future work. </span></span></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span></span> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Specific responsibilities and skill/experience requirements are detailed below.  </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">This is a remote role, with occasional in-person/travel requirements. The start date is immediate (October 2025), and the anticipated end-date is March 2026. Hours will vary over the duration of the project but are anticipated to be ~135 hours most months (with significantly fewer hours in the final month). Availability during standard business hours is required. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">About PCG’s Education Consulting Service Line</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">PCG’s Education Consulting Service Line works with states, districts, and schools to address a wide spectrum of needs such as curriculum development, instructional resources audits, design and facilitation of professional development and professional learning communities, school improvement, and program reviews. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Project engagements have included the development of the EngageNY grades 6–12 English Language Arts curriculum for the New York State Education Department and the delivery of implementation services across several states; the design and delivery of a system of a K–3 professional learning program for the Connecticut State Department of Education; and the creation of training and resources to support standards implementation for the Florida Department of Education. We recently collaborated with Chicago Public Schools (IL) to develop a full-year, standards-aligned digital curriculum for PK–12 English Language Arts and mathematics and have been providing asynchronous and synchronous professional learning to teachers and administrators to support implementation. We also recently developed a K–5 ELA curriculum in partnership with Pinellas County Schools (FL) and a K–2 ELA curriculum with the School District of Lee County (FL) to support their transition to the new Florida B.E.S.T standards. Additionally, we recently have partnered with the New York City Department of Education to develop thirty-nine K-12 mini-units for the district’s Hidden Voices Initiative. We are also partnering with the Texas Education Agency to develop and/or revise several curricula to respond to stakeholder feedback, including K–12 Reading Language Arts, K–6 Spanish Language Arts, K–5 Mathematics, K–5 Social Studies, K–2 Spanish Skills, K–5 Science, and K–5 Integrated (Science, Social Studies, Reading Language Arts). </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt"><span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">The Role</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Position Title:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> Grades 9–10 ELA Curriculum Writer</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">  </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Overall Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop/revise content for Grade 9 and/or Grade 10 English Language Arts courses using client- and PCG-provided <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">criteria.  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Availability during standard business hours during the regular work week, with some night or weekend work as needed.  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Commitment for the duration of the project with potential opportunity for future work.  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">  </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Specific Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop daily lessons for Units 5-6 with embedded multilingual supports based on the district’s existing curriculum content for up to four courses total: G9 Literacy and Composition I (general and sheltered courses) or G10 Literature and Composition II (general and sheltered courses) as assigned. Daily lessons may also include development or revisions to ancillary materials and/or slide decks as needed. </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Align lessons with design and feedback from prototypes. </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Align lessons to district's Scope and Sequence <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">documents.  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Apply PCG-provided templates, models, and process guidance throughout content <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">development/revision. </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Revise all deliverables in alignment with client feedback and PCG leadership feedback. </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Adhere to PCG-specified schedules and deadlines for the completion of content, including specified due dates and times. </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Engage in a collaborative and rapid development process, which includes regular and timely engagement with other Curriculum Writers, the Multilingual Lead, and PCG team <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">members.   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Participate in team meetings and calibration discussions with team members.  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span></span> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Required Skills and Orientations:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Able to manage logistics and multiple parallel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">workflows   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment without compromising <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">quality   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable taking <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">initiative  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Committed to the development of culturally and linguistically relevant and responsive material  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Committed to client <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">satisfaction   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Oriented around a growth mindset, driven to seek out and use feedback to improve and to <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">grow   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Open-minded in facing <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">challenges   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Collaborative, flexible, creative <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">problem-solver  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Able to persist through an iterative process modifying and refining work products over time  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Attuned to detail and able to see the big picture  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Skilled in the development and delivery of ELA curriculum and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">instruction  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledgeable about culturally responsive teaching <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">practices   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledgeable about the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in Language Arts and Mathematics or comparable <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">standards  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledgeable about the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Framework  </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledgeable about high-quality literacy instruction, including foundational skills instruction and West Ed’s Principles of Quality Teaching for English Learners  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledgeable about the principles of Universal Design for Learning and Backwards Design </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Dedicated to achievement for all <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">students   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">  </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Required/Desired Experience:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Bachelor's degree or higher </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Experience teaching diverse learners in ELA classroom(s), including English Learners and students with <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">disabilities   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Deep content knowledge in English Language Arts as evidenced by years of teaching and/or other relevant <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Experience developing curricular resources and authentic assessments for use by others  </span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Familiarity with Google <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Drive   </span></span></span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Experience with digital learning instructional design (Preferred) </span></span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Pay rate for this role: $40-$45 HR.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.</span></p>

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