Full-Time

Educational Sales Consultant

Curriculum Associates

Curriculum Associates

1,001-5,000 employees

Adaptive diagnostics and personalized instruction platform

Compensation Overview

$69.3k - $118.3k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

California, USA

In Person

Must live in California’s Central Valley region. Domestic travel >80% required; some overnight travel.

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and successful work experience
  • 5+ years’ equivalent experience in education or educational sales
  • Experience in a SaaS-based sales environment
  • Understanding of the education landscape within assigned territory
  • Travel: >80%, both driving and flying; some overnight travel required
  • You must live in California’s Central Valley region
Responsibilities
  • Become and act as an expert on the company’s products, student data, the issues faced by teachers in the classroom, and the latest educational trends at the local, state, and national level
  • Develop and execute a sales territory plan for the assigned territory in collaboration with Implementation Service Team members
  • Establish and maintain strong consultative relationships with high-level school district leaders in targeted accounts
  • Deliver key sales presentations virtually or in person
  • Plan and execute regional events and conference attendance/sponsorships
  • Demonstrate effective and successful working relationships with internal stakeholders to include sales, marketing, service, account management, and product development teams
  • Engage in sales activities to generate revenue and meet territory plan metrics
  • Create and maintain accurate opportunities pipeline
  • Forecast sales results and adjust territory plan to align with annual priorities
  • Set up, maintain and keep accurate customer contact records within the CRM system
  • Proactively share market trends, industry news, and competitive information with leadership to impact future CA offerings and solutions
  • Monitor, screen, and respond timely to all internal/external communications
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in assessment and curriculum adoptions is preferred
  • Established relationships with district leaders within the assigned territory is preferred
Curriculum Associates

Curriculum Associates

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Curriculum Associates delivers K-12 education tools, centered on the i-Ready platform, which combines adaptive diagnostics, personalized instruction, and teacher resources to support reading and math. The system uses the i-Ready Diagnostic to profile student performance and guide tailored learning paths, with instruction and materials provided to educators through a district-focused subscription model. The company also offers professional development and ongoing support to help schools implement the program effectively. Unlike competitors, it emphasizes a partnership approach with districts, using data-driven insights and standards-aligned content to differentiate instruction and drive student growth. Its goal is to improve classroom outcomes by providing high-quality, actionable data and instructional resources that enable teachers to meet individual student needs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Billerica, Massachusetts

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Mansfield City Schools renewed i-Ready, validating renewal demand.
  • August 2026 Johnson County Schools expanded literacy training through Curriculum Associates and EPIC.
  • July 2026 ISTELive awarded i-Ready Professional Learning Best of Show.

What critics are saying

  • If the 2025 privacy suit narrows data sharing, i-Ready's diagnostics lose core functionality.
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg cut i-Ready's renewal to one year after parents attacked screen time.
  • Washoe County wants a one-year review before 2027-28 replacement decisions.

What makes Curriculum Associates unique

  • i-Ready bundles adaptive diagnostics, personalized instruction, and teacher training in one district contract.
  • Stile Education adds NGSS science, extending Curriculum Associates beyond reading and math.
  • i-Ready Pro targets grades 6-12, giving the company a broader older-student foothold.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%
PR Newswire
Aug 4th, 2026
Louisiana teachers honored as 2026 Extraordinary Educators for classroom innovation.

Louisiana teachers honored as 2026 Extraordinary Educators for classroom innovation. Aug 04, 2026, 16:20 ET Educators recognized by Curriculum Associates for student-focused teaching and effective use of i-Ready(R) tools; honorees will participate in a yearlong national professional learning and leadership program NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Curriculum Associates named Alicia Alfonso from Arabi Elementary in St. Bernard Parish Public Schools and Cassidy Boggs from East Ouachita Middle School in Ouachita Parish Schools to its 2026 class of Extraordinary Educators(TM). This prestigious recognition program celebrates Grades K-8 teachers across the country who exemplify instructional excellence and a deep commitment to student growth. These educators demonstrate consistent, best-in-class use of i-Ready tools in their classrooms. Selected from more than 170 educators nationwide, Alfonso and Boggs are among only 26 chosen this year for their outstanding use of data to drive learning, create inclusive classroom environments, and engage in ongoing professional learning. "Being named an Extraordinary Educator is a tremendous honor to me," said Alfonso. "It means that the work that I am putting in is being recognized and that I am making an impact on my students. In my room, we are all mathematicians and problem solvers, even when things get challenging. This recognition reinforced my commitment to helping students build confidence and take ownership of their growth." "Being named an Extraordinary Educator is one of the proudest moments I have had in my career," said Boggs. "A title doesn't make you an Extraordinary Educator. Those that have passion for student growth and come in daily with a plan to help grow every student is also an extraordinary educator. I hope to represent this title well and represent all teachers that go forth with a growth mindset for all their students." Now in its seventh year, the Extraordinary Educators program connects honorees to a yearlong national professional learning community, leadership development opportunities, and collaboration with education leaders and fellow educators from across the country. Honorees also participate in Curriculum Associates' annual Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit, where they share insights and amplify their impact in classrooms nationwide. "Our Extraordinary Educators inspire us with their dedication to high-quality instruction and student success," said Kelly Sia, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "We are proud to recognize their work and to walk alongside them as they continue to lead in their classrooms and communities." The 2026 cohort represents a range of roles, including classroom instruction, student support, and enrichment. Educators were selected through a rigorous review process involving Curriculum Associates staff and an advisory panel of company leaders and Extraordinary Educator alumni, ensuring diverse perspectives and fairness. About Curriculum Associates Curriculum Associates is a mission-driven company dedicated to making Grades K-12 classrooms better for more than 17 million students and one million educators nationwide. The company's connected suite of i-Ready(R) solutions unites adaptive assessment, personalized instruction, and core curriculum in English language arts and mathematics - supported by expert professional learning and service teams - alongside Ellevation for Multilingual Learners and Stile Education(R) for middle school science. Through its innovation hub, AI Labs, Curriculum Associates designs forward-looking technologies educators can trust. The company measures success by the impact it makes on student outcomes and is honored to support the extraordinary work of teachers every day. SOURCE Curriculum Associates, LLC

Johnson County School District
Aug 1st, 2026
Investing in excellence across Johnson County School District.

Investing in excellence across Johnson County School District. Johnson County School District August 1, 2026 Before the first day of school, its teachers are already hard at work learning, planning, and preparing for its students. Thanks to funding through the Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy Grant (KYCL25), Johnson County Schools provided high-quality curriculum-based professional learning in partnership with Curriculum Associates and EPIC. Every lesson learned and every strategy shared helps ensure its students receive engaging, high-quality instruction each day. Johnson Co. is grateful for the partnerships and grant funding that make these opportunities possible as Johnson Co. continue pursuing The Gold Standard for every student.

Curriculum Associates
Jul 15th, 2026
About Curriculum Associates.

About Curriculum Associates. Momentum for i-Ready as districts invest in student and educator support. NORTH BILLERICA, MA, July 15, 2026 As districts across the country prepare for the upcoming school year, several recent developments underscore the continued momentum behind Curriculum Associates and i-Ready as school systems invest in tools that support student outcomes and educator success. In Albuquerque Public Schools, new data showed progress among targeted groups of sixth grade students using i-Ready, with 21.2% achieving proficiency on the district's i-Ready assessment - an increase of 0.8 percentage points from the previous school year. The district is continuing to use assessment data to track student performance and identify areas for additional support. Additionally, Mansfield City Schools in Ohio approved a contract renewal for i-Ready, with district officials noting that the online assessment tool helps the district meet testing requirements from the Ohio Department of Education while supporting student assessment efforts. Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Professional Learning also won a Best of Show award at ISTELive 2026, honoring the program's comprehensive approach to educator support. Below is a roundup of recent coverage highlighting district use of i-Ready, educator support, and the ongoing role of evidence-based educational technology in classrooms. Albuquerque Public Schools is seeing encouraging progress in early literacy among some of its highest-need students, but district leaders say middle school math achievement continues to lag behind annual targets. Among sixth grade students in the targeted groups, 21.2% achieved proficiency on the district's i-Ready assessment, an increase of 0.8 percentage points from the previous school year. However, that result fell 1.4 percentage points below the district's interim goal of 22.6%. Another $129,412.50 contract was for i-Ready, an online assessment tool Rizzo said helps the district meet testing requirements from the Ohio Department of Education. i-Ready is also one of several tools the district uses for intervention in math and reading for students who need extra support. "Students are provided adaptive personalized lessons based on the assessments," Rizzo said. "Our i-Ready subscription also includes Teacher Toolbox, which offers a searchable library of lessons to support whole group or small group instruction." Rizzo said the tools are used by both students and staff, providing educators with instructional resources and data about student strengths and areas that need improvement, while giving students extra practice through personalized and adaptive learning. Tech & Learning: Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2026 [7/1/26] Quote from the judges: "i-Ready Professional Learning is a comprehensive and well-developed educator support system that goes beyond traditional workshop-based professional development. Its combination of coaching, leadership development, on-demand learning, and embedded guidance reflects current best practices in adult learning and implementation science." About Curriculum Associates Curriculum Associates is a mission-driven company dedicated to making Grades K-12 classrooms better for more than 17 million students and one million educators nationwide. The company's connected suite of i-Ready(R) solutions unites adaptive assessment, personalized instruction, and core curriculum in English language arts and mathematics - supported by expert professional learning and service teams - alongside Ellevation for multilingual learners and Stile Education(R) for middle school science. Through its innovation hub, AI Labs, Curriculum Associates designs forward-looking technologies educators can trust. The company measures success by the impact it makes on student outcomes and is honored to support the extraordinary work of teachers every day.

The Educators Room
May 26th, 2026
Curriculum Associates, maker of I-Ready, responds to lawsuit.

Curriculum Associates, maker of I-Ready, responds to lawsuit. Overview: Curriculum Associates denies wrongdoing, cites 57-year track record of educator trust Curriculum Associates, the education technology company behind the widely used I-Ready learning platform, is facing a civil lawsuit over its handling of student data - a legal challenge the company is firmly pushing back against. The lawsuit is one of several similar actions filed against education technology providers in recent months. Curriculum Associates maintains that the claims against it are without legal merit. Video Muted "We do not sell student data to third parties, use student data for advertising, or build commercial profiles on students," the company said in a statement, adding that all student data use is for educational purposes and carried out with the consent of the schools and districts that own the data. Founded in 1969, the Massachusetts-based company has spent more than five decades developing research-based curriculum and assessment tools. Its i-Ready platform - which includes i-Ready Inform and i-Ready Personalized Instruction - is used by school districts across the country for reading and math assessment and instruction. The company says i-Ready collects only the limited personal information necessary to deliver its personalized learning services, and that all data practices are consistent with applicable federal and state law. Curriculum Associates emphasized that protecting student information remains central to its mission. "We know that trust is essential when it comes to student data," the company said, pledging continued commitment to providing schools with what it called "safe, high-quality, effective learning tools." The lawsuit is ongoing.

The Educators Room
Apr 10th, 2026
Lawsuit targets i-ready maker over student data privacy concerns.

Lawsuit targets i-ready maker over student data privacy concerns. Overview: A federal class action lawsuit against Curriculum Associates alleges that its i-Ready platform unlawfully collects and shares students' sensitive data without proper parental consent, setting up a major legal battle over privacy rights in education technology. A group of K-12 students has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Curriculum Associates, Inc., the maker of the widely used i-Ready educational platform, alleging that the company unlawfully collects and shares student data without proper consent. The case, M.C. v. Curriculum Associates, is emerging as a significant legal battle over student privacy in the rapidly expanding education technology sector. Filed on December 22, 2025, the complaint accuses Curriculum Associates of violating multiple federal and state privacy laws by gathering sensitive student information through its digital learning tools. The plaintiffs are four California students represented by their parents who claim that the company collects data such as names, student IDs, grade levels, responses to academic questions, and IP addresses, and shares that data with third-party service providers without direct parental consent. The lawsuit brings claims under several statutes, including the Federal Wiretap Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act (CDAFA), and the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. Additional claims include negligence and unjust enrichment. According to the complaint, Curriculum Associates allegedly transmits student data in real time to third-party vendors such as Google, Clever, and Munetrix, raising concerns about how that information may be used beyond educational purposes. Plaintiffs argue that these practices violate students' privacy rights and expose them to potential risks, including data profiling and unauthorized data use. Curriculum Associates has strongly denied the allegations. On February 27, 2026, the company filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that the lawsuit is part of what it describes as an "ideologically motivated crusade" to reshape how technology is used in schools through litigation rather than legislation. In its filing, the company contends that its practices are fully compliant with existing laws and long-standing regulatory frameworks, particularly the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Under FERPA and similar state laws, schools are permitted to consent on behalf of parents to the collection and use of student data for legitimate educational purposes. The company also challenges the legal foundation of the plaintiffs' claims. It argues that its data collection does not constitute illegal "wiretapping" because a company cannot intercept its own communications with users. Additionally, it maintains that sharing data with service providers for functions such as hosting, analytics, and technical support does not amount to unlawful third-party interception. On April 3, 2026, plaintiffs filed their opposition to the motion to dismiss, signaling that the legal dispute is far from resolved. The court's upcoming decision on whether the case will proceed could have far-reaching implications for the edtech industry, particularly regarding how student data is collected, shared, and regulated. As schools continue to integrate digital tools into everyday learning, M.C. v. Curriculum Associates highlights the growing tension between technological innovation and student privacy rights, an issue likely to remain at the forefront of education policy and legal debates. Cheryl is a veteran educator turned journalist turned editor. I love long walks and debating on social... More by Cheryl Adams Post navigation. Join the conversation. 4 Comments * Ryan Kleban says: April 13, 2026 at 7:40 am I-ready sucks Reply * Dbinetan says: April 13, 2026 at 9:44 am Preach Reply * anonymous says: April 13, 2026 at 10:04 am Yes, its a waste of time. Especially for gifted students that have to wait a minute or so in between each question and if you get it wrong because youre going too fast, you have to let it talk at you for 5 minutes. Let the teachers choose their tools Reply * No says: April 13, 2026 at 11:07 am could I sue i-ready for emotional distress? Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *