Apple Professional Learning Specialist (Annual Support)

Apple • Gallatin, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of
wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those
people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything
we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join
Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. For over 40 years,
we’ve had the privilege of working alongside educators around the world. From
that experience, we know that educators with powerful technology can unlock the
unique genius in every learner, so they can make a difference. As an Apple
Professional Learning Specialist, you will help educational institutions
transform their teaching and learning environments with Apple products. You will
provide leadership and planning support, build professional learning plans, and
offer hands-on instructional coaching and mentoring to support educators in
advancing their technology skills with an emphasis on innovation — to engage
students in deeper learning. This is a full-time corporate position with Apple
for approximately two years. This annual support position is based onsite in the
posting location.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach and/or curriculum consultant.
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards and content standards.
• Clear understanding of the fundamentals of instructional design.
• Exemplary leadership skills in the successful implementation of digital resources in instructing and classroom learning across multiple curricular areas.
• Experience improving basic skills and achievement across core content areas.
• Experience developing creative curriculums, specifically infusing digital resources to promote learning.
• Experience with professional development activities such as mentoring colleagues, offering workshops locally or nationally, presenting at conferences, etc.
• Experience delivering training and programs for students and parents on basic technology skills, the ethical and secure use of the Internet, and collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of technology with hands-on knowledge of Apple products, software applications, and other education-related third party apps.
• Excellent knowledge and use of peripherals and apps to improve learning in areas such as math, science, social studies, English language arts and Special Education.
• Understanding of trends in the use of technology and national trends in education in general.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience designing and leading professional learning at the district level is a plus.
• Instructional design and coaching experience in a K-12 setting or one-to-one learning environment with Apple technology is a plus.
• Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop an effective learning plan for professional learning that supports the goals of school districts and individual schools.
• Deliver high quality plans for schools throughout the United States.
• Customize professional learning based on individual plans for educators.
• Handle both leadership and teacher professional learning to provide educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to help support the effective use of digital resources and Apple technology.
• Provide professional learning as needed to individual schools and teachers using a variety of strategies.
• Offer classroom support for teachers and students in their use of Apple technology.
• Leverage research based strategies and data analytics to measure and report on the continuous improvement and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level