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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 ***************************** . **The Opportunity** PCG's Education Consulting service line seeks a **Grades 9** - **10 ELA Curriculum Writer** (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. The Grades 9-10 ELA Curriculum Writer will: + 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. + Availability during standard business hours during the regular work week, with some night or weekend work as needed. + Commitment for the duration of the project with potential opportunity for future work. Specific responsibilities and skill/experience requirements are detailed below. 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. **About PCG's Education Consulting Service Line** 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. 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). **The Role** **Position Title:** Grades 9-10 ELA Curriculum Writer **Overall Responsibilities:** + Develop/revise content for Grade 9 and/or Grade 10 English Language Arts courses using client- and PCG-provided criteria. + Availability during standard business hours during the regular work week, with some night or weekend work as needed. + Commitment for the duration of the project with potential opportunity for future work. **Specific Responsibilities:** + 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. + Align lessons with design and feedback from prototypes. + Align lessons to district's Scope and Sequence documents. + Apply PCG-provided templates, models, and process guidance throughout content development/revision. + Revise all deliverables in alignment with client feedback and PCG leadership feedback. + Adhere to PCG-specified schedules and deadlines for the completion of content, including specified due dates and times. + Engage in a collaborative and rapid development process, which includes regular and timely engagement with other Curriculum Writers, the Multilingual Lead, and PCG team members. + Participate in team meetings and calibration discussions with team members. **Required Skills and Orientations:** + Able to manage logistics and multiple parallel workflows + Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality + Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable taking initiative + Committed to the development of culturally and linguistically relevant and responsive material + Committed to client satisfaction + Oriented around a growth mindset, driven to seek out and use feedback to improve and to grow + Open-minded in facing challenges + Collaborative, flexible, creative problem-solver + Able to persist through an iterative process modifying and refining work products over time + Attuned to detail and able to see the big picture + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Skilled in the development and delivery of ELA curriculum and instruction + Knowledgeable about culturally responsive teaching practices + Knowledgeable about the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in Language Arts and Mathematics or comparable standards + Knowledgeable about the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework + Knowledgeable about high-quality literacy instruction, including foundational skills instruction and West Ed's Principles of Quality Teaching for English Learners + Knowledgeable about the principles of Universal Design for Learning and Backwards Design + Dedicated to achievement for all students **Required/Desired Experience:** + Bachelor's degree or higher + Experience teaching diverse learners in ELA classroom(s), including English Learners and students with disabilities + Deep content knowledge in English Language Arts as evidenced by years of teaching and/or other relevant experience + Experience developing curricular resources and authentic assessments for use by others + Familiarity with Google Drive + Experience with digital learning instructional design (Preferred) Pay rate for this role: $40-$45 HR. PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship. 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. 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