Role Description
PCGβs Education Consulting service line seeks developers for a Kβ8 ELA Significantly Modified Curriculum project for a large school district. The project provides motivated individuals and organizations a unique opportunity to support educators and students in actualizing the Alternate Standards (Essential Elements) by developing daily lessons to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities who require a modified curriculum. This curriculum will assist students in accessing grade-appropriate instruction while actively supporting their English language development.
The Curriculum Developers will:
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Develop English Language Arts course content for select grades within K-8 using client- and PCG-provided criteria.
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Availability during standard business hours during the regular work week, with some night or weekend work as needed.
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Commitment for the duration of the project with potential opportunity for future work.
This is a remote role, with possible occasional in-person/travel requirements. The start date is immediate (March 2026), and the anticipated end-date is November 2026. Full-time availability, including availability during standard business hours, is required.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree or higher.
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Experience teaching diverse learners in ELA classroom(s), including English Learners and students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Deep content knowledge in English Language Arts as evidenced by years of teaching and/or other relevant experience.
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Experience developing curricular resources and authentic assessments for use by others.
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Familiarity with Google Drive.
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Experience with digital learning instructional design (Preferred).
Requirements
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Able to manage logistics and multiple parallel workflows.
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Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality.
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Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable taking initiative.
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Committed to the development of culturally and linguistically relevant and responsive material.
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Committed to inclusion and the principles of the SWIFT Center on Inclusion Toward Rightful Presence framework.
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Committed to client satisfaction.
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Oriented around a growth mindset, driven to seek out and use feedback to improve and to grow.
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Open-minded in facing challenges.
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Collaborative, flexible, creative problem-solver.
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Able to persist through an iterative process modifying and refining work products over time.
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Attuned to detail and able to see the big picture.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Skilled in the development and delivery of ELA curriculum and instruction.
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Knowledgeable about culturally responsive teaching practices.
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Knowledgeable about the Essential Elements and Dynamic Learning Maps.
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Experience writing standard-aligned IEP goals and designing instruction to support implementation of academic standards.
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Knowledgeable about the WIDA Access Standards and Framework.
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Skilled in applying curricular modifications to allow students with significant disabilities access to aligned general education instruction.
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Understanding of communication, core vocabulary, and use of assistive technology.
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Knowledgeable about the principles of Universal Design for Learning and Backwards Design.
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Dedicated to achievement for all students.
Benefits
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Range: $93,300 - $100,000.
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PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.