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Curriculum Associates

Proven solutions for student success.
Curriculum Associates publishes research-based, classroom-proven materials that provide flexible, focused, and targeted instruction to help educators effectively address the diverse levels and needs in every classroom. Our programs are designed to meet state-specific standards to help schools across the country meet the rigorous demands of AYP.

Because we are independently owned and operated, we are able to provide the best prices so that every district, school, and educator can afford to bring top-quality resources to their students and give them every chance to succeed. By maintaining our independence, we are able to channel our investments toward the things that really matter—like product development, research, and unmatched customer service.

For the past 40 years, we have consistently developed high-quality products that make a profound difference in the lives of students and educators, and we will continue to bring these proven products—as well as new ones—to you in the future.

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North Billerica, MA 01862-0901

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Current employment opportunities available:
Reading/Language Arts Editorial Director  |  Inside Sales Representative

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CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES®, LLC
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Reading/Language Arts Editorial Director

We are seeking an innovative and creative Editorial Director to manage the creation of new K–8 supplemental reading/language arts products. Given Curriculum Associates' entrepreneurial culture and strong growth trajectory, the Editorial Director will develop a variety of programs in several different mediums, ranging from traditional print products to online instructional products, interactive whiteboard content, and benchmarking/assessment tools. Across mediums, new product development efforts are focused on creating targeted solutions for struggling students, incorporating both teacher and student materials.

The Editorial Director will lead ongoing editorial projects and new product development efforts. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong project management skills, proven leadership of editorial teams, a collaborative approach to management, innovative thinking, and a passion for creating thoughtful products that will help teachers teach and students learn.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

  • Work with the leadership team to conceptualize new products; actively participate in product planning and long-term strategy meetings
  • Supervise and mentor an editorial staff of 3–5. Convey to staff a sense of vision and direction by establishing clear, realistic goals and action plans
  • Engage with customers and thought leaders to elicit ongoing feedback on key products
  • Support marketing staff in generating key messages to be used in development of sales collateral
  • Work with the Director of Online Products to create technology products
  • Keep abreast of educational trends by attending workshops and conferences and by networking with educators and sales reps
  • Regularly review top competitors' product lines and develop staff awareness of their strengths and weaknesses to identify product opportunities
  • Lead the publishing process from conception to published product, including:
    • Creating prototypes and refining them, based on customer and sales rep feedback
    • Creating and managing project schedules and budgets
    • Developing resource plans
    • Recruiting and managing freelance editorial support and/or outside development houses
    • Anticipating and solving problems as they arise, including adjusting workflows and resource allocations, as well as creating work-arounds. Establish work processes aimed at continuous improvement in reduction of cycle time and quantity of output

Skills and Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who can work at a fast pace, thrive in a dynamic environment, and demonstrate a record of achievement. Successful candidates will have:

  • A passion for innovation
  • 5+ years managing the development of K–8 reading/language arts products (supplemental programs preferred)
  • Experience developing technology programs a plus
  • Supervisory experience and proven ability to lead editorial teams
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Familiarity with state standards and assessments
  • Ability to proactively and creatively solve problems related to product development
  • Proven project management skills, attention to detail, and an ability to drive toward completion
    • Management experience should include planning, scheduling, budgeting, and supervising staff and vendors
  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in education or teaching experience a plus

This position is based at our headquarters in North Billerica, MA (a suburb of Boston); working remotely is not a possibility.

 

Inside Sales Representative

We are currently seeking Inside Sales Representatives to join our company. In this role, you will be responsible for generating new sales and working with outside sales to grow existing business, create new customers, and meet or exceed sales quotas.

Responsibilities

  • Generate leads by capitalizing on marketing efforts, existing relationships, prospecting, and outbound calling
  • Execute a defined sales methodology to grow and manage a sales pipeline by developing relationships, communicating customer value, advising customers, and providing product and technical information
  • Increase sales and average order size
  • Work well in a team environment, collaborating on projects and sharing opportunities

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience as a teacher, sales representative, or successful contributor within the education and/or publishing industry
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, written communication and negotiation skills
  • Superior time management and organization skills
  • Relationship-building and service skills
  • Understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques
  • General facility with computer systems, including Internet-based applications
  • College degree

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Curriculum Associates, Inc., does not disclose credit card account information provided by its customers. When customers choose to pay using their credit cards, we submit the information needed to secure payment only to the appropriate clearinghouse.

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Updated ‘CARS® Plus’ and ‘STARS®’ Series has Proven Strategies and Improved Features—New for 2010

February 22, 2010 Curriculum Associates LLC, a leading publisher of research-based supplemental curriculum materials, has revised its popular Comprehensive Assessment for Reading Strategies (CARS® Plus) and Strategies To Achieve Reading Success (STARS®) Series to meet the needs of today's diverse classrooms. For students in grades K–8, both series feature a fresh new design and enhanced teacher guides. More

 

‘BRIGANCE® Transition Skills Inventory’ supports IDEA transition goals

January 13, 2010 The BRIGANCE Transition Skills Inventory (TSI) provides special education teachers and administrators with a complete resource to easily assess and support middle- and high-school students who are preparing to transition out of school. Created by Curriculum Associates® LLC, the new BRIGANCE TSI addresses key components of transition planning—with the TSI it's easy to determine present level of performance in key transition skill areas, write transition goals and objectives for IEPs, and monitor and report student progress. The TSI includes more than 100 in-depth assessments covering four important transition skills areas: academic skill, post-secondary opportunities, independent living, and community participation. These assessments cover a broad range of skills to address the varied interests and abilities of special education students planning for post-secondary activities. More

 

‘Tennessee Ready’ Series Prepares Students for Success on State Reading and Math Assessments

December 14, 2009 Tennessee educators can now help students feel prepared for high stakes assessments with the new Tennessee Ready series. Launched by Curriculum Associates, a leading publisher of research-based supplemental curriculum materials and tools for today's diverse classrooms, Tennessee Ready Mathematics and Tennessee Ready Reading/Language Arts offer test preparation that matches the recently released Tennessee Curriculum Standards and Blueprints for Learning, and each book in the series contains the number of questions per strand that aligns to the latest Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP). More

 

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Our management team includes:

Frank E. Ferguson—Chairman
Renee Foster—Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Development
Cathryn Harvey—Eastern Regional Sales Manager and Vice President of Special Education
Tricia McCarthy—Vice President Product Development, Editorial, and Production
Patricia Payette—Chief Financial Officer
Matt Pollock—Vice President, Creative Director
Robert Waldron—President and CEO