Assessment Implementation Director - Curriculum Associates

At Curriculum Associates , we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Location: While this is a remote opportunity, this role will be specifically tasked with serving educators in the eastern United States (Northeast and Atlantic regions). Ideal candidates will be located in, or proximal to, the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic

Summary:

Our team of Assessment Implementation Directors works closely with district leaders to build assessment plans, analyze district data, answer research questions, and deepen their understanding of i-Ready programs. As a subject matter expert and thought partner to district leaders, the Assessment Implementation Director serves as an extension of many district leadership teams, working to solve problems, uncover insights, and ultimately improve student outcomes.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Develop deep subject matter expertise in research, assessment, and accountability topics; deliver this expertise in a broad range of educator-facing contexts.
• Executive Consultation: Consult district leaders, especially in assessment, research, and measurement roles, as they develop assessment plans and infuse assessment data into district decisions.
• Data-Driven Analysis and Research: Build expertise in data analysis and research; serve as an extension of district leadership teams, helping educators use their i-Ready data to inform decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought leader to the company and the educators we serve in the areas of assessment, data analysis, and program implementation. Develop clear and compelling content that helps build educators’ understanding of our Assessment programs and equips them to successfully implement our products.
• Thought Partnership: Build relationships with top school district leaders, serving as an advisor and thought partner on data and assessment topics.
• Sales Support: help the company deliver on growth goals by infusing subject matter expertise in the selling process and instilling confidence in district-level decision makers.
• Renewal support: provide ongoing support to districts as they weigh implementation options, implement our programs, and evaluate renewal decisions. Deliver exceptional guidance that creates value above and beyond the pr