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Literacy Consultant jobs are open across K-12 school districts, higher education, nonprofit organizations, and educational publishers, from entry-level reading specialist to senior curriculum advisor, with specializations in early literacy, intervention coaching, and professional development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The National Literacy Consultant- CA plays a critical role in advancing high-quality literacy education through the implementation of Benchmark Education's instructional resources and services. This position serves as a trusted advisor to district and school leaders, providing professional learning, implementation support, coaching, and strategic guidance to ensure successful outcomes for all learners.
This role requires strong presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with educators and district stakeholders. He/she is actively involved and responsible for demonstrating professional credibility by providing the necessary consultation and training for BEC programs and related topics.
Key Responsibilities:
The National Literacy Consultant- CA is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote implementation/service as determined by the PD Region Consultant Manager. The literacy consultant is responsible for providing consultation and training to administrators, coaches, teachers and other district staff based on the training material that has been provided to him/her. Primary responsibilities include:
- Train administrators, coaches, teachers and other district leaders on the effective implementation of Benchmark Education Company’s English Language Arts (ELA) print and digital curriculum in dual-language settings
- Deliver engaging professional development and in-service trainings on all products for new and current users
- Serve as subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, literacy pedagogy, and best practices
- Develop and refine professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and tools for customer training and support under direction of PD leadership
- Coach and support individual teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and demonstration lessons in classrooms
- Research, develop, and share best practices related to literacy instruction, emerging instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices
- Work remotely while traveling up to 70% of the time in CA, including overnight stays
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members and customers
- Complete training documentation, implementation reports, and follow-up communications in a timely and professional manner
- Communicate customer feedback, CA market trends, and emerging needs related to dual language education, biliteracy, multilingual learners, and ELD to internal stakeholders
- Identify customer needs and recommend additional print, digital, assessment, and professional learning solutions that support dual language and bilingual program success
- Adhere to organizational expectations, procedures, and professional standards while actively participating in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 education
- Teaching experience in one or of the following: Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, English Language Learner Support
- Experience with technology in education and adult learning practices
- Familiarity with CA state standards and CA literacy initiatives
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools (Google Classroom a plus)
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations
- Ability to successfully work cross-functionally and achieve goals
- High customer satisfaction and retention
- Travel required and can be up to 70%, including overnight stays
- Valid driver’s license and REAL ID/Passport
- Ability to stand for long periods while presenting and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Reside in CA and near a major metropolitan airport
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
- The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.
ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY
Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators.
BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom.
Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support.
Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com
Position Purpose:
The National Literacy Consultant- CA plays a critical role in advancing high-quality literacy education through the implementation of Benchmark Education's instructional resources and services. This position serves as a trusted advisor to district and school leaders, providing professional learning, implementation support, coaching, and strategic guidance to ensure successful outcomes for all learners.
This role requires strong presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with educators and district stakeholders. He/she is actively involved and responsible for demonstrating professional credibility by providing the necessary consultation and training for BEC programs and related topics.
Key Responsibilities:
The National Literacy Consultant- CA is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote implementation/service as determined by the PD Region Consultant Manager. The literacy consultant is responsible for providing consultation and training to administrators, coaches, teachers and other district staff based on the training material that has been provided to him/her. Primary responsibilities include:
- Train administrators, coaches, teachers and other district leaders on the effective implementation of Benchmark Education Company’s English Language Arts (ELA) print and digital curriculum in dual-language settings
- Deliver engaging professional development and in-service trainings on all products for new and current users
- Serve as subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, literacy pedagogy, and best practices
- Develop and refine professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and tools for customer training and support under direction of PD leadership
- Coach and support individual teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and demonstration lessons in classrooms
- Research, develop, and share best practices related to literacy instruction, emerging instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices
- Work remotely while traveling up to 70% of the time in CA, including overnight stays
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members and customers
- Complete training documentation, implementation reports, and follow-up communications in a timely and professional manner
- Communicate customer feedback, CA market trends, and emerging needs related to dual language education, biliteracy, multilingual learners, and ELD to internal stakeholders
- Identify customer needs and recommend additional print, digital, assessment, and professional learning solutions that support dual language and bilingual program success
- Adhere to organizational expectations, procedures, and professional standards while actively participating in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 education
- Teaching experience in one or of the following: Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, English Language Learner Support
- Experience with technology in education and adult learning practices
- Familiarity with CA state standards and CA literacy initiatives
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools (Google Classroom a plus)
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations
- Ability to successfully work cross-functionally and achieve goals
- High customer satisfaction and retention
- Travel required and can be up to 70%, including overnight stays
- Valid driver’s license and REAL ID/Passport
- Ability to stand for long periods while presenting and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Reside in CA and near a major metropolitan airport
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
- The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.
ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY
Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators.
BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom.
Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support.
Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in literacy consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, reading, or literacy-related field
- State teaching license or reading specialist endorsement
- Experience delivering structured literacy or science of reading instruction
- Proficiency with diagnostic assessments such as DIBELS, mCLASS, or running records
- Demonstrated ability to coach and support classroom teachers through instructional cycles
- Familiarity with MTSS or tiered intervention frameworks and progress monitoring practices
Tips for Your Literacy Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to assessment tools
Hiring managers in this field look for fluency with specific assessments like DIBELS, running records, or Fountas and Pinnell. Name the tools you've used and the grade bands you've assessed, not just generic 'literacy instruction' language.
Highlight coaching cycles, not just teaching
Many districts want consultants who can coach classroom teachers, not just work directly with students. If you've led coaching cycles, delivered professional development, or supported teachers in data analysis, make that visible on your resume with concrete outcomes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists literacy consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by funding source
Many literacy consultant roles are grant-funded through Title I or state literacy initiatives, which affects job stability and renewal timelines. Identifying the funding source in a posting helps you ask better questions and set realistic expectations before you apply.
Prepare a sample coaching conversation
Expect interview panels to ask you to role-play a coaching conversation with a reluctant or struggling teacher. Practice a brief, specific example that shows your questioning technique and how you use student data to anchor the discussion without being prescriptive.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Literacy consultant roles vary widely in caseload, from supporting two schools to covering an entire district. Before accepting, clarify the number of sites, the travel expectations, and whether curriculum development is included so the role matches what you actually want.
Literacy Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most literacy consultants?
The companies hiring the most literacy consultants right now include Benchmark Education Company, Hoke County Schools, and Curriculum Associates, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, educational nonprofits, and curriculum publishers consistently represent the largest share of postings.
How many literacy consultant jobs are remote?
About 100% of literacy consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in curriculum development, professional development facilitation, and program management rather than direct school-based coaching, which typically requires regular on-site presence.
How do you become a literacy consultant?
Most literacy consultants start as classroom teachers, then earn a reading specialist certification or endorsement through a state-approved graduate program. From there, moving into an instructional coaching role within a school or district builds the teacher-support experience employers expect. Some consultants transition through curriculum publishing or nonprofit literacy organizations before moving into independent or district-level consulting.
Can you get hired as a literacy consultant with little experience?
Entry points exist, particularly in educational publishing and literacy nonprofits, where roles focus on program support or professional development coordination rather than full coaching. Candidates with strong classroom experience in early literacy or intervention, a reading endorsement in progress, and familiarity with structured literacy frameworks are competitive even without direct consulting experience.
What does the literacy consultant interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a panel interview with instructional leaders or HR, and a performance task such as analyzing student data, reviewing a sample lesson, or demonstrating a coaching conversation. Some districts add a presentation round where you walk through a professional development session you would deliver. The full process typically runs two to four rounds over several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to literacy consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to literacy consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, then apply directly to each one that matches your experience and location preferences.
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