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Position Title: Editorial Assistant (Physics)
Contract Type: Internship
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Business Unit: Pearson Education Asia
Business Unit: Information
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online support.

We work in more than 70 countries, and our courses are available as books, online and through multilingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

In Hong Kong and Macau, with Longman, Prentice Hall, and many other brands, Pearson is the leader in all education sectors, ranging from pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education through to adult learning.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions in our department:


Position Description

Responsibilities:
1. Assist in proofreading and checking IT products (ie CD-Roms, websites)
2. Produce Powerpoint presentation materials for textbooks


Candidate Profile

Requirements:
1. Undergraduates, major in IT related disciplines is preferable
2. With good Public Exam results
3. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese
4. Proficient in PC applications]]>Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Editorial-Assistant-%28Physics%29-Job/2568528/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Editorial-Assistant-%28Physics%29-Job/2568528/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16658
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/5/2013
Job Location: US-TX-Austin
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

At Pearson Education quality and excellence converge in a $4 Billion publishing powerhouse. Pearson Arts and Sciences, an innovative higher education publishing division of Pearson Education and a market leader, is committed to improving grades and course outcomes with powerful and flexible educational solutions for instructors and students. With a focus on Anthropology, Art, Communication, Film and Theatre, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Family Therapy, Human Services, Sociology, World Languages, Pearson Arts and Sciences provides a host of solutions for today's classroom.

Responsibilities

The Pearson Arts & Sciences Division is currently recruiting for a talented sales representative to cover the Austin, TX territory.

Pearson Education sales representatives visit college campuses and sell our textbook and technology products based on the instructor's course requirements, scout for manuscripts from potential authors, relay market information to the Acquisitions Department and develop relationships with faculty members and bookstore personnel.

We are looking for talented salespeople to engage our customers and help us to continue to grow the business.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, Pearson Sales Representatives receive a company car, all travel expenses, an excellent benefits package and outstanding opportunities for advancement into sales management, marketing management or editorial in one of the finest companies in the country. Base salary is commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for the position should demonstrate:
- Bachelors degree
- Evidence of top achievement in several aspects of your educational, extracurricular or professional background
- 1-4 yrs successful sales or other professional work experience helpful, but not mandatory
- Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected daily
- Technological proficiency: working knowledge of the Web and basic software programs/applications
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication.
- Valid driver's license & good driving record

If you’re passionate about education, competitive and have a strong desire for sales achievement then you might find a career in College Publishing to be a perfect fit. If you’re interested in changing the way the world learns, then we’d like to meet you.

Please visit our websites at:

www.pearson.com

www.pearsoned.com

www.pearsonhighered.com]]>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Austin-Sales-Representative-%28HSS%29-Austin%2C-TX-Job-TX-73301/2532447/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Austin-Sales-Representative-%28HSS%29-Austin%2C-TX-Job-TX-73301/2532447/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18170
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/5/2013
Job Location: US-TX-Fort Worth
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

At Pearson Education quality and excellence converge in a $4 Billion publishing powerhouse. Pearson Arts and Sciences, an innovative higher education publishing division of Pearson Education and a market leader, is committed to improving grades and course outcomes with powerful and flexible educational solutions for instructors and students. With a focus on Anthropology, Art, Communication, Film and Theatre, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Family Therapy, Human Services, Sociology, World Languages, Pearson Arts and Sciences provides a host of solutions for today's classroom.

Responsibilities

The Pearson Arts & Sciences Division is currently recruiting for a talented sales representative to cover the Fort Worth, TX territory.

Pearson Education sales representatives visit college campuses and sell our textbook and technology products based on the instructor's course requirements, scout for manuscripts from potential authors, relay market information to the Acquisitions Department and develop relationships with faculty members and bookstore personnel.

We are looking for talented salespeople to engage our customers and help us to continue to grow the business.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, Pearson Sales Representatives receive a company car, all travel expenses, an excellent benefits package and outstanding opportunities for advancement into sales management, marketing management or editorial in one of the finest companies in the country. Base salary is commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for the position should demonstrate:
- Bachelors degree
- Evidence of top achievement in several aspects of your educational, extracurricular or professional background
- 1-4 yrs successful sales or other professional work experience helpful, but not mandatory
- Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected daily
- Technological proficiency: working knowledge of the Web and basic software programs/applications
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication.
- Valid driver's license & good driving record

If you’re passionate about education, competitive and have a strong desire for sales achievement then you might find a career in College Publishing to be a perfect fit. If you’re interested in changing the way the world learns, then we’d like to meet you.

Please visit our websites at:

www.pearson.com

www.pearsoned.com

www.pearsonhighered.com]]>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Fort-Worth-Sales-Representative-%28HSS%29-Fort-Worth%2C-TX-Job-TX-76101/2643019/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Fort-Worth-Sales-Representative-%28HSS%29-Fort-Worth%2C-TX-Job-TX-76101/2643019/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2012-14734
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 2/12/2013
Job Location: US-TX-Houston
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

At Pearson Education quality and excellence converge in a $4 Billion publishing powerhouse. Pearson Arts and Sciences, an innovative higher education publishing division of Pearson Education and a market leader, is committed to improving grades and course outcomes with powerful and flexible educational solutions for instructors and students. With a focus on Anthropology, Art, Communication, Film and Theatre, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Family Therapy, Human Services, Sociology, World Languages, Pearson Arts and Sciences provides a host of solutions for today's classroom.

Responsibilities

The Pearson Arts & Sciences Division is currently recruiting for a talented sales representative to cover the East Houston, TX territory.

Pearson Education sales representatives visit college campuses and sell our textbook and technology products based on the instructor's course requirements, scout for manuscripts from potential authors, relay market information to the Acquisitions Department and develop relationships with faculty members and bookstore personnel.

We are looking for talented salespeople to engage our customers and help us to continue to grow the business.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, Pearson Sales Representatives receive a company car, all travel expenses, an excellent benefits package and outstanding opportunities for advancement into sales management, marketing management or editorial in one of the finest companies in the country. Base salary is commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for the position should demonstrate:
- Bachelors degree
- Evidence of top achievement in several aspects of your educational, extracurricular or professional background
- 1-4 yrs successful sales or other professional work experience helpful, but not mandatory
- Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected daily
- Technological proficiency: working knowledge of the Web and basic software programs/applications
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication.
- Valid driver's license & good driving record

If you’re passionate about education, competitive and have a strong desire for sales achievement then you might find a career in College Publishing to be a perfect fit. If you’re interested in changing the way the world learns, then we’d like to meet you.

Please visit our websites at:

www.pearson.com

www.pearsoned.com

www.pearsonhighered.com]]>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Houston-Sales-Representative-%28HSS%29-East-Houston%2C-TX-Job-TX-77001/2354661/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Houston-Sales-Representative-%28HSS%29-East-Houston%2C-TX-Job-TX-77001/2354661/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17685
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The English as a Second Language Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to English as Second Language.
- Demonstrated knowledge of linguistics, sociolinguistics, first- and second-language acquisition, models of instruction in ESL and sheltered English immersion, and/or the roles and responsibilities of ESOL professionals in a public school setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy.
- Current or recent experience teaching students who are English language learners (preferably in a public school setting in the United States).]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-English-as-a-Second-Language-Job-MA-01035/2599655/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-English-as-a-Second-Language-Job-MA-01035/2599655/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2011-8058
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 11/15/2011
Job Location: US-NY-White Plains
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson Language Tests (PLT) is the language testing division of Pearson, the world’s leading international, education and information company. PLT offers and delivers a full suite of English language products known as Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) and Pearson Test of English Young Learners (PTE Young learners) to academic institutions, commercial and academic language providers, and test prep providers. Business is based in the UK but we are searching for incumbents from both the Northeast /Southwest regions of the US.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships leading to commercial opportunities and positive endorsement. Deliver recognition and sales objectives, revenue targets, strategies, and test taker volume for the full suite of PLT testing products. Develop and manage strategic partnerships and negotiate deals with stakeholders (same as listed above). Ensure strategic plan is delivered resulting in goal completion, along with increased market recognition for PTE Academic. Provide reporting and keep management apprised of performance versus plan. Establish and maintain relationships with academic institutions, potential partners, influencers and other organizations.

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications: 3 – 5 years proven track record in implementing sales/business development strategies, negotiations, identifying new commercial/sales opportunities and working with either testing or educational materials/publications is required. Relevant BA or appropriate combination of education and experience required as well as hands-on ability with MS Office Suite and related sales databases.

Position requires the ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively to target audiences. Highly developed influencing, written and presentation skills required. Self motivated, ability to work independently from home when not on the road. Regional travel of approx. 30%.

Pluses to be considered:
- Background in English language testing marketplace
- Experience of working within university admissions at a senior level
- Previous educational sales experience,
- Experience in curriculum design for EL provision for international students
- Familiarity with PLT products and/or competitor’s products,
- Professional experience working for a global organization; working and communicating globally.
- Experience in working across academic, government and commercial sectors

If interested, please send resume and cover letter with salary expectations to: www.pearson.com/careers

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.]]>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/White-Plains-Sr-Sales-Specialist-Job-NY-10601/1531822/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/White-Plains-Sr-Sales-Specialist-Job-NY-10601/1531822/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17878
# of Positions: 3
Posted Date: 5/22/2013
Job Location: US-MULTIPLE CITIES
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Project/Temporary Workforce

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
- Development and review of English Language Arts items for large-scale assessments; evaluation of passages for use in large-scale assessments; interpretation of blueprints, and the construction of operational and field tests.
- Involvement in standards interpretation, application of best practices in item and test development, facilitation of committees, and alignment determinations.
- Position requires skills in grammar, editing, and communications with internal and external customers.
- Help facilitate, maintain and oversee content development in English Language Arts, Reading, Writing and/or Communications (Listening/Speaking); item writing and item and data review sessions; and provides content expertise during those sessions as
necessary.
- Develop item, passage, and test specifications documents as necessary. Assist in developing and conducting the item-writer training for development workshops. Perform passage research according to required specifications as needed.
- Help select, assign and manage subcontracted item and content development via item writers.
- Review and edit test items developed by contractors during the item writing and review workshops.
- Classify test items according to pre-specified content dimensions. Ensure the accuracy of item content coding, keying, and item validations.
- Provide references in support of the use of each item (i.e. for the correct response and the incorrect response alternatives) as well as source references and copyright research.
- Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
- Work closely with Test Development Managers, other Content Developers, Psychometricians, and across group users of assessment content.
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
- At least 2 years experience in English education required.
- Bachelors Degree in English, English Literature, Education, or equivalent education & experience required.
- Some experience in large-scale educational measurement, especially item development, strongly preferred.
- Some project management experience, including the scheduling of large-scale projects as well as personnel management preferred.
- Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to provide problems/solutions to a variety of audiences including both sophisticated and naive customers.
- Excellent project planning and organizational skills required, including the ability to coordinate a project and individuals and to adapt to unforeseen and unexpected requests or changes in priorities.
- General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred.
- Please note this is a temporary position with anticipated project duration 3 - 6 months.
- This on-site position is available in our Austin, San Antonio, or Iowa City office]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Proj-Support-III-English-Language-Arts-Job/2610790/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Proj-Support-III-English-Language-Arts-Job/2610790/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3169BR
Position Title: Data and Platforms Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Harlow
London 80 Strand
White Plains
Country: Flexible
Business Unit: Pearson Education
Business Unit: Information

English Language Teaching (ELT) is part of the Pearson English division of Pearson plc. Its remit is to develop content and online services for the English language learning industry worldwide. It’s target consumers age from pre-Primary through Secondary and into Tertiary and Adult, and its routes-to-market include a direct sales force and indirect channels, Ministries of Education, state and private schools, language schools and, shortly, direct e-commerce. As a truly global business it operates in almost every market worldwide, with the major growth expected to come from emerging markets in Latam and Apac.

The opportunity is huge. With approximately $400m in revenue from 17% market share, even a moderate growth to 25% share would add $188m to revenue, with minimal growth in cost. ELT is a scalable business in a growth market, and is ready for the next phase of its success.


Position Description

The role of Data and Platforms Manager is critical to the future success of Pearson English Language Teaching (ELT). It will suit an ambitious, high-performing CRM or social marketing expert with either a marketing or technology background with capabilities in both areas.

While having no people management in the first instance, this is a global role and will be expected to influence at high level, lead virtual teams and potentially manage contractors and suppliers as relevant.

The role purpose is steering the marketing CRM and social platforms on a global level to deliver improved response, more/better sales leads, stronger communities and relationships with our customers, both teachers/institutions and end users. That includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Develop short- and medium-term strategies and plans for ELT data and marketing platforms, including business case, implementation and usage. Lead virtual teams in the devising and implementation of strategies – ensure teams become agile, enthusiastic, high-performing units driving operational efficiency and meeting targets. Harness and balance their energy and resources.
- Working closely with others in Pearson Technology, Marketing, Sales and other stakeholders, manage the ELT customer data and marketing platforms in line with the overall Pearson English strategy. Act as the business owner for ELT to meet 360° marketing needs globally.
- Maximise the value of current data sources and platforms and manage inclusion of third party data sources.
- Facilitate improved data analysis and extraction through internal and, potentially, external suppliers.
- Represent ELT in the implementation of Salesforce.com worldwide. Although ELT has only limited direct need of the system, it is essential the implementations in the markets are compatible and meet ELT’s global needs.
- Work towards consolidation of data platforms across Pearson English, engaging with experts in sister businesses, eg Wall Street English and GlobalEnglish.
- Engage with the wider Marketing team on use of social platforms in-product and as campaign tools (eg Facebook), social behaviour tracking (eg Radian6) and integration of social communities. - Steer ELT marketing platforms to enable a social-driven, permeable business.
- Advise business on use of technology to meet marketing needs, eg agile app development.
- Ensure a complete end-to-end connection with the wider marketing group, central and Regional, and other stakeholders, from project initiation through to launch, in-life management and, ultimately, sunset. That includes training/readiness, launch programmes, targets, tracking progress and agreed course corrections. In all respects, be a cooperative partner with the wider Marketing group.
- Work closely with Pearson Technology and finance to ensure budgets are under control. Initiate any course corrections.
- Take part in senior management meetings, including contributing expertise to the wider business.
- In all respects, be the chief flag-bearer for use of data, marketing platforms, CRM and social strategies – speaking at events, selling the vision, enthusing colleagues and channels, evangelising and driving progress.


Candidate Profile

Competencies and experience:

Essential

CRM, data and social platforms leadership, able to be a business owner and take responsibility for business/marketing infrastructure.

Excellent understanding of CRM and social platform technology, agile development techniques, open source tools

Belief in, and fundamental understanding of, social engagement and permeable business

Influencing, relationship- and consensus-building within a matrix structure

Leadership and engagement of virtual teams, managing suppliers and contractors

Strategic thinking, and able to prioritise competing demands, simplify complex challenges and propose solutions

Commercial skills in budgeting, financial management, data analysis

Excellent communication, presentation and evangelist skills

Project Management expertise

Education

Degree in a business or technology related subject

Project Management qualification (eg Prince2) preferred]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Tyreso-Strand-Data-and-Platforms-Manager-Job/2524785/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Tyreso-Strand-Data-and-Platforms-Manager-Job/2524785/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3167BR
Position Title: Category Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Harlow
London 190 High Holborn
White Plains
Country: Flexible
Business Unit: Pearson Education
Business Unit: Information

English Language Teaching (ELT) is part of the Pearson English division of Pearson plc. Its remit is to develop content and online services for the English language learning industry worldwide. It’s target consumers age from pre-Primary through Secondary and into Tertiary and Adult, and its routes-to-market include a direct sales force and indirect channels, Ministries of Education, state and private schools, language schools and, shortly, direct e-commerce. As a truly global business it operates in almost every market worldwide, with the major growth expected to come from emerging markets in Latam and Apac.

The opportunity is huge. With approximately $400m in revenue from 17% market share, even a moderate growth to 25% share would add $188m to revenue, with minimal growth in cost. ELT is a scalable business in a growth market, and is ready for the next phase of its success.


Position Description

Pearson English is looking for Category Managers, reporting to one of the Category Directors covering

Primary

Secondary

Adult

The Category Managers lead a subset of the Category P&L. The roles sit within the Marketing department, and their wide remit encompasses: owning product strategy, product management, liaison with in-market Sales teams, budgeting and planning, briefing comms, influencing the technology roadmap and liaising widely to influence and organise the business to meet the Category targets.

This is a global role with no people management and will be expected to influence at a high level, lead virtual teams, potentially managing contractors and suppliers as relevant.

Role responsibilities
- Use market intelligence and in-market staff knowledge, desk research and every other available data to gain depth, actionable insight into the market and its current and future needs.
- Develop short- and medium-term plans for the Category, including full lifecycle of propositions, products and services for consumers, institutions and channels. Communicate and gain approval for those plans from senior management.
- Engage content development and technology teams (on a virtual team, matrix basis) to deliver propositions, products and product enhancements that meet market needs. Major focus on big brand development/growth, speed-to-market, innovation and disruption.
- Ensure a complete end-to-end connection with in-market and Regional sales and marketing teams and other stakeholders from product initiation through to launch, in-life management and, ultimately, sunset.
- Engage with Marketing Communications to deliver excellent promotions and awareness campaigns to the markets, including social platforms, PR, events, CRM and all relevant elements of the marketing mix.
- Be the hands-on lead for pricing and packaging within the Category on a global scale (within an agreed framework) and strongly influence channel discounts (within an agreed framework). Ensure a balance of premium/volume to meet OI targets.
- In all respects become a flag-bearer for the Category, speaking at events, selling the vision, enthusing colleagues and channels, evangelising and driving growth.


Candidate Profile

Essential competencies/experience:

This role is not for the faint-of-heart and would suit an ambitious, entrepreneurial and insightful commercial leader, highly focussed on commercial success and driven to achieve targets. You must be prepared to meet challenges, travel extensively, work with multiple stakeholders, prioritise conflicting priorities and cope well with ambiguity.
- Children’s marketing background required for Primary and Secondary categories, in either entertainment or education
- Commercial Leadership; able to take responsibility for global business outcomes
- Influencing, relationship- and consensus-building within a matrix & virtual structure
- Agility and flexibility, able to stay on course towards target
- Excellent analytical skills and clear, structured decision-making
- Strategic thinking, and able to simplify complex challenges
- Commercial skills in budgeting, financial management, data analysis
- Marketing and product management skills- deep insight of product life cycle stages
- Understanding of content, platforms and technology development in a digital online environment
- Excellent communication, presentation and evangelist skills

Desirable:
- Knowledge of emerging digital pedagogies
- Educational content development

Education:
- Degree in a business, technology or language related subject
- MBA or other graduate studies preferred]]>Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Harlow-Category-Manager-Job/2527401/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Harlow-Category-Manager-Job/2527401/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3362BR
Position Title: Marketing Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Harlow
London 80 Strand
Country: United Kingdom
Business Unit: Pearson Education
Business Unit: Information

English Language Teaching (ELT) is part of the Pearson English division of Pearson plc. Its remit is to develop content and online services for the English language learning industry worldwide. It’s target consumers age from pre-Primary through Secondary and into Tertiary and Adult, and its routes-to-market include a direct sales force and indirect channels, Ministries of Education, state and private schools, language schools and, shortly, direct e-commerce. As a truly global business it operates in almost every market worldwide, with the major growth expected to come from emerging markets in Latam and Apac.

The opportunity is huge. With approximately $400m in revenue from 17% market share, even a moderate growth to 25% share would add $188m to revenue, with minimal growth in cost. ELT is a scalable business in a growth market, and is ready for the next phase of its success.


Position Description The role of the Marketing Manager for UK, Ireland and Scandinavia is to devise and implement marketing strategies which will drive market share and maximise profitable sales of Language Testing (LT) & English Language Teaching (ELT) products in the UK.

Role responsibilities
- Prepare detailed annual ELT and LT Market Plan & Market Audit for ELT & LT products UK & Ireland by market segment.
- Prepare annual ELT and LT promotion plan for Scandinavia.
- Present LT and ELT marketing data and ideas to team.
- Develop and approve LT and ELT adverts, newsletters, and other marketing collateral.
- Manage the LT and ELT UK business web presence.
- Network to create new business prospects and clients.
- Attend company functions, events, promotional meetings and conferences as required.
- To input into global publishing plan to help achieve key Sales, Marketing and Financial management objectives.
- Plan and manage all ELT and LT promotional campaigns by market segment, including pre-launch & launch of key products (using tools like Smart marketer).
- Work with line manager to co-ordinate relationships with trade sales – monitoring key marketing promotion opportunities.
- Embody and communicate the brand values in all promotion material, on-line and in contact with customers.
- To monitor and analyze competitors’ activity and market information, feeding back in to sales strategies.
- Act as a point of contact for promotional issues relating to the area for all internal colleagues.
- Manage annual advertising and promotion budget ensuring that the most effective marketing mix is selected for relevant segments with the best ROI.
- Identify situations where quantitative and/or qualitative research will contribute to improved market’s sales opportunities and product development.


Candidate Profile

Competencies

Essential Skills

Experience of marketing management demonstrating a positive impact on sales performance

Experience in using digital marketing tools with demonstrable positive business impact

Influencing, relationship- and consensus-building within a regional matrix structure

Agility and flexibility, able to stay on course towards targets

Excellent analytical skills and clear, structured decision-making

Strategic thinking, and able to simplify complex challenges

Creativity and innovation

The ability to manage multiple and projects/work-flows simultaneously

Experience of using a corporate CRM system to drive campaigns

Influencing, excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of ELT & LT products

Knowledge of Tertiary, and ESOL sectors

Knowledge of trade sales and co-ordination of their marketing activities

Attitudinal/Behavioural comperencies

Determined/driven

Hard-working, goes the extra mile

Entrepreneurial

Positive, energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Results driven

Problem/solution oriented

Proactive - leads, not follows

Drives improvement/progress

Responsible

Active and flexible team member

Thrives in an agile, changing (or fast paced) environment]]>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Harlow-Marketing-Manager-UK%2C-Ireland-&-Scandinavia-Job/2539656/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Harlow-Marketing-Manager-UK%2C-Ireland-&-Scandinavia-Job/2539656/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3086BR
Position Title: Category Manager – Testing
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: London 80 Strand
Country: United Kingdom
Business Unit: Pearson International
Business Unit: Information
ELT is part of the Pearson English division of Pearson plc. Its remit is to develop content and online services for the English language learning industry worldwide. It’s target consumers age from pre-Primary through Secondary and into Tertiary and Adult, and its routes-to-market include a direct sales force and indirect channels, Ministries of Education, state and private schools, language schools and, shortly, direct ecommerce. As a truly global business it operates in almost every market worldwide, with the major growth expected to come from emerging markets in Latam and Apac.

The opportunity is huge. With approximately $400m in revenue from 17% market share, even a moderate growth to 25% share would add $188m to revenue, with minimal growth in cost. ELT is a scalable business in a growth market, and is ready for the next phase of its success.


Position Description

The role sits within the Marketing department, but the remit is wider than that, encompassing liaison with in-market Sales teams, Finance, Publishing, Marketing Communications, technology and any other department necessary to meet targets.

While having no direct people management, this is a senior Global role and will be expected to influence at high level, lead virtual teams and potentially manage contractors and suppliers as relevant.

Key Accountabilities:

Use market intelligence and in-market staff knowledge, desk research and every other available method to gain depth, actionable insight into the testing market and its current and future needs. Support the PTE A market research programme (working with Business Development Director Language Testing)

Focus on PTE Academic as the primary accountability, but also consider other Pearson English testing programmes, including those in Wall Street English, GlobalEnglish, PSE progress and so on. Ensure Pearson English is efficient in sharing investment and there is a coherent customer journey. Take part in or lead virtual teams across Pearson English.

Work with senior management to develop short- and medium-term plans for Testing, including full lifecycle of products and services for consumers, institutions and channels.

Engage development and technology teams (on a virtual team, matrix basis) to deliver propositions, products and product enhancements that meet market needs on time and on budget. Major focus on big brand development/growth, online components, utilisation of best in class platforms, agility, speed-to-market, innovation and disruption.

Ensure a complete end-to-end connection with in-market and Regional marketing teams and other stakeholders from product initiation through to launch, in-life management and, ultimately, sunset. That includes market testing, training/readiness, launch programmes, targets, tracking progress and agreed course corrections. In all respects, be a cooperative partner with the in-market teams.

Engage with Marketing Communications to deliver excellent promotions and awareness campaigns to the markets, including social platforms, PR, events, CRM and all relevant elements of the marketing mix.

With a particular focus on PTE Academic initially, engage with ecosystem (channels, retailers, dealers, influencers, etc) where relevant to the Category. Build channel engagement plans to ensure indirect channels and influencers are effective in driving scale and reaching non-focus markets.

Play a part in the development of a pricing and packaging strategy within the Category on a worldwide basis (within an agreed framework and working with other key stakeholders). Ensure a balance of premium/volume to meet OI targets.

In all respects become a key flag-bearer for Testing, speaking at events, selling the vision, enthusing colleagues and channels, evangelising and supporting growth.

Own the marketing relationship with GMAC in relation to PTE Academic.

Key outputs:

(In 2013) a coherent strategy for PTE Academic is developed and executed, with demonstrable positive impact on the 2013 product strategy.

Development of the 2013 marketing plan across all the testing products.

Lead on pricing and discount frameworks per market working with the PI central pricing team and the Language testing SMT

Management and on-going development of self-serve portal (where regions can access product info, marketing collateral, design templates etc.)

Manage proactive and reactive internal & external communications in relation to crises e.g. TC security issues, lost papers, & key developments

Lead strategy & activity for SEO

Manage social media strategy for the testing businesses.

Manage PPC advertising programme - monitor and report on results (and respond/change direction accordingly)

Develop target audience messaging and support localisation of this

Develop strategic & tactical plans for specific campaigns and work with markets to integrate into local activities

Work with recognition markets to establish key events, and support with speaker proposals, presentations, materials required, pre-post event communications.

Working Pattern:

This role can be either be located in Harlow or London with frequent travel between locations as required by the business.


Candidate Profile

The role would suit an ambitious, entrepreneurial and insightful manager, highly focussed on commercial success and driven to achieve targets.

Competencies:

Essential

Commercial Leadership, able to take responsibility for business outcomes

Influencing, relationship- and consensus-building within a matrix structure

Agility and flexibility, able to stay on course towards targets

Excellent analytical skills and clear, structured decision-making

Strategic thinking, and able to simplify complex challenges

Commercial skills in budgeting, financial management, data analysis

Marketing and product management skills

Understanding of content and technology development

Excellent communication skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of emerging digital pedagogies

Educational Test development

Attitudinal/Behavioural Skills:

Determined/driven

Hard-working, goes the extra mile

Entrepreneurial

Positive, energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Results driven

Problem/solution oriented

Proactive - leads, not follows

Drives improvement/progress

Responsible]]>Sun, 26 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/London-Category-Manager-Testing-Job/2541808/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/London-Category-Manager-Testing-Job/2541808/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2012-14364
# of Positions: 4
Posted Date: 12/4/2012
Job Location: US-AR-Little Rock
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculumm, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Fri, 31 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Little-Rock-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-AR-72201/2306938/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Little-Rock-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-AR-72201/2306938/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15356
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 2/1/2013
Job Location: US-NY-New York
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Tue, 28 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/New-York-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Math-Job-NY/2408596/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/New-York-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Math-Job-NY/2408596/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15350
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 2/1/2013
Job Location: US-NY-New York
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Tue, 28 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/New-York-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-NY/2408592/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/New-York-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-NY/2408592/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16714
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/5/2013
Job Location: US-OK-Oklahoma City
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned currculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Oklahoma-City-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-OK-73101/2532005/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Oklahoma-City-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-OK-73101/2532005/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2012-12565
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 8/21/2012
Job Location: US-GA-Atlanta
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Atlanta-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-GA-30301/2107348/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Atlanta-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-GA-30301/2107348/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-14826
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 1/9/2013
Job Location: US-MO-Kansas City
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Kansas-City-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Math-Job-MO-64101/2368293/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Kansas-City-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Math-Job-MO-64101/2368293/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-14821
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 1/14/2013
Job Location: US-MO-Kansas City
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Regional Field Specialists are responsible for delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Pearson SAS for school improvement services. This position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high quality professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel. The desired applicants must have five or more years of highly-successful teaching experience in a K-12 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in training other teachers.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Provide comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM), including:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided.
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or mat

3. Support implementation of selected Pearson solutions, as needed, including:
- Facilitation of training to support implementation
- Provision of onsite technical support

4. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

5. Support SAS business development by:
- Assisting in the recruitment of new SIM schools
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SIM
- Presenting SIM to large and small audiences.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders
- Ability to coach classroom teachers
- Ability to provide instructional support relating to Schoolwide Instructional Focus strategies for teachers across content areas
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in use of technology (how to spell out?)

Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach]]>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Kansas-City-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-MO-64101/2375968/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Kansas-City-Field-Service-Specialist-School-Improvement-Literacy-Job-MO-64101/2375968/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18346
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/17/2013
Job Location: US-TX-San Antonio
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Vice President for Field Services, the Project Manager is responsible for managing provision of services to clients in a specific geographical area of the region. This position provides high quality direction, oversight, and coordination for services to clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate delivery of comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Schoolwide Improvement Model (SIM) and related Pearson SAS solutions, including:
- Planning personnel assignments and work schedules
- Monitoring service delivery and assuring delivery of high quality professional development and technical support
- Aligning SIM and related Pearson SAS solutions with relevant state and district initiatives
- Maintaining a high profile in client engagement

These professional development and technical support services include:
- Facilitation of the Planning Meeting with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the school and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff, including:Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the Principal and administrative team
- Overview and Visioning for the entire school staff
- Leadership Team training
- Training on Workgroup facilitation
- Whole school workshop on Schoolwide Instructional Focus on developing students’ academic language and college and career readiness competencies
- Focused professional development for English language arts or math
- Workshop for student services staff on building student engagement and community outreach
- - Facilitation of professional development for the Leadership Team and faculty on development of a data-driven culture
- Facilitation of Guided Practice Focus Walks to develop Leadership Team capacity to monitor SIM implementation
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with the Principal, to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the school is making in implementing SIM
- Provision of technical support for the effective operation of teacher workgroups
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other field specialists in the delivery of technical support
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of technical support

2. Build and maintain communication and collaboration with local and district school officials
- Initiate and hold meetings with superintendents and other key officials in districts and state departments to assure strong connectivity of Pearson SAS programs and services; resolve problems that arise
- Meet regularly onsite with school principals and staffs
- Identify potential Pearson SAS program model/demonstration sites

3. Provide leadership and mentorship for assigned staff
- Facilitate regular opportunities for staff collaboration
- Establish and oversee professional growth plans for assigned staff

4. Collaborate with Business Development staff
- Work in partnership with Business Development staff to market Pearson SAS services
- Ascertain regional capacity to deliver services in new areas; develop capacity to grow business

5. Manage project administration
- Manage the area office and administrative staff
- Collaborate with corporate administrative offices in the effective operations of finance, facilities, personnel, technology and publications.

6. Maintain current knowledge of:
- SIM components and related SAS solutions
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by states in which service is being provided
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or math
- School improvement frameworks and initiatives in states and districts in which service is being provided

7. Support product development, as required, including
- Development and field testing of materials and products that support the training and implementation of SIM
- Development of training notebooks, manuals or curriculum documents as needed to support SIM implementation
- Development of optional additions to SIM
- Development of School Improvement program offerings to complement SIM
- Provision of feedback to National College on the effectiveness of programs and training materials

Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher
- Ability to provide leadership in a collaborative setting
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to provide strategic guidance to school and district leadership on achieving school improvement goals
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong planning and problem solving skills
- Strong skills in data analysis
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Facility with use of technology
- Successful experience as a principal, staff developer or other district administrator in implementing schoolwide reform initiatives
- Demonstrated financial and human resources management skills
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher of Literacy/English language arts and/or Math and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Willingness to travel and provide onsite logistical support

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Scaffolding instruction for English language learners
- Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities
- Content areas in addition to English and/or Math, especially at the secondary level
- Programs and services to support student engagement
- Use of instructional technology
- Programs and services to support community outreach

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must live in an area that is central to the schools being served. Travel within the region is expected. Travel outside the region is required to a lesser degree.]]>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/San-Antonio-Project-Manager-School-Improvement-Job-TX-78201/2668995/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/San-Antonio-Project-Manager-School-Improvement-Job-TX-78201/2668995/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16932
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/18/2013
Job Location: US-CA-Menlo Park
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Knowledge Technologies, a division of Pearson, (www.pearsonkt.com - PKT), provides products and services based on proprietary and patented machine-learning technology for language understanding and evaluation. We are a leader in automated spoken and written assessments, which utilize natural language processing techniques, advanced statistical modeling, and speech recognition technologies.

The provider of brands such as Versant^TM Tests and WriteToLearn^TM, Knowledge Technologies develops four-skills language proficiency assessments and instructional tools. Our tests are in numerous languages for international markets resulting in a very multicultural, fun, highly capable and creative work environment. Together, we are rapidly growing with customers domestically and internationally, serving the K-12, higher education, and government markets. Knowledge Technology Team is based in Boulder, CO and Menlo Park, CA.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Test Developer at our Menlo Park, CA site location. This entry-level position requires one to successfully work together with a team of experts in fields such as linguistics, assessment, psychology, and artificial intelligence. You will assist test development managers in everyday test construction, test maintenance, technical sales support, and management operations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
- Support item writing and item review processes
- Assist test construction in database
- Support field testing activities
- Provide quality control support
- Monitor and examine the operation of existing tests

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities to be Successful in this Role:
- Master’s degree in language-related field such as linguistics, applied linguistics, TESOL, educational assessment is required

Additional Skills a Plus:
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, efficient
- Work collaboratively with other team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Exceptional computer skills
- Working experience in industry is an added value
- Additional foreign languages other than English is a big plus!

Pearson is an international media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson fuels the growing demand for effective education and high-quality information in the global knowledge economy, and share a common goal: to help people get on in their lives through education. For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.]]>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Menlo-Park-Assistant-Test-Developer-Job-CA-94025/2553756/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Menlo-Park-Assistant-Test-Developer-Job-CA-94025/2553756/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS