K-12 Professional Learning Specialist

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The K–12 Professional Learning Specialist serves within TPI’s K–12 Practice Initiatives and is responsible for supporting school districts and school sites in strengthening educator capacity to meet the needs of diverse learners. The K–12 Professional Learning Specialist is a highly qualified educator with deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and evidence-based teaching practices. This role leads and supports professional learning activities, including classroom observations, coaching, modeling, and feedback designed to strengthen instructional effectiveness and improve student outcomes. The K–12 Professional Learning Specialist works collaboratively with site and district leaders to advance strategic priorities related to educational access, equity, and high-quality learning opportunities for all students, including students with disabilities. This position requires regular travel within California to support TPI’s K–12 Practice Initiatives across multiple sites. The employee must have reliable transportation, the ability to travel independently as needed, a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required to perform job duties.

Requirements

Certificated teacher with minimum of 5 years of experience teaching
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at multiple grade levels
Strong pedagogical knowledge and expertise
Demonstrates expertise in inclusive education including students with extensive support needs in general education classrooms
Ability to design and deliver high-quality professional development and coaching to a variety of educators
Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional practices
Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture professional community of adult learners
Excellent written and communication skills
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
Willingness to collaborate with district and site staff
Willingness to travel
Reliable transportation
Ability to travel independently as needed
Valid driver’s license
Clean driving record

Responsibilities

Provide professional development and technical assistance to schools and districts on evidence-based instructional practices, educational access for diverse learners, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Develop materials and related tools for schools to promote inclusive education programming
Conduct observations and provide appropriate coaching, modeling, and feedback
Support district and site leaders in developing implementation plans
Employ feedback and coaching conversations to foster reflection of practice and continuous growth among professionals, enhance student learning, and promote trust-based relationships
Facilitate Professional Learning Communities ( PLC ) to lead the planning, facilitate, and continuously improve teacher-led and student-focused professional development for teachers, in either in-person or virtual modes
Model best practices in curriculum design, instructional methods, and classroom management skills
Collect and use data to drive instruction as well as to inform school-wide initiatives
Create, revise, and implement new curriculum, connecting it with classroom instruction
Create systems, protocols, and processes for school sites
Provide support in analyzing data to inform practices
Develop partnerships with school districts, school sites, and county offices of education
Support professional development training schedules and corresponding events and all related materials (marketing, zoom links, Qualtrics surveys, etc.)
Keeps current on evidence-based instructional strategies and best practices with an emphasis on inclusive education and disseminates this information to school sites
Collaborates regularly with partners
Travel to school sites and training sites