Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy

Amplify

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amplify is seeking full-time Lead Professional Learning Specialists (Lead PLS) with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development (PD) team and make a nationwide impact on educators and students. Our Lead Professional Learning Specialists (Lead PLS) play a critical role in ensuring that educators successfully implement Amplify programs by operating as expert coach-practitioners. As expert practitioners, Lead PLS are responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development in a Literacy or STEM program to teachers and school leaders, ensuring educators feel confident implementing our programs and ultimately drive student success. They also serve as exemplars for contractor PLS. As expert coaches, Lead PLS will train, develop, and coach a cohort of 20-40 PLS contractors to deliver exceptional professional development throughout the year. In this capacity, they ensure customers engage in exceptional PD that leads to improved teacher practice, effective use of Amplify products, and positive student learning outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching in Pre-K to Grade 12
At least 2+ years of experience coaching educators in Pre-K to Grade 12
Proven knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying them when delivering learning experiences to adults
Strong knowledge around best practices for implementing high-quality instruction in math, science or literacy in order for students to meet and exceed rigorous grade level standards in English
Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and remote professional development for teachers and/or leaders
Excellent skill and comfort with technology-based productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Google applications and video conferencing programs (Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
High comfort with navigating ambiguity and responding confidently to in-the-moment challenges or concerns in order to meet customer needs
Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks
An orientation and desire to learn and continuously improve
Permitted to work in the US, have residency in the US and possess a valid US driver’s license.
Reliable home internet that can support video calls on Google Meet and Zoom and a quiet, professional place to deliver remote professional development.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in teaching and/or coaching educators in a school or district using an Amplify program
Experience working with diverse student populations (English learners, SPED, Gifted/Talented, etc.)
Experience as an Amplify professional learning specialist
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain expertise on key concepts for an Amplify Literacy or STEM program and its related professional development offerings
Participate in paid training to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist (if not already certified)
Deliver at least two days per week of remote and onsite training sessions for approximately 30-40 educators throughout the year
Understand customers’ unique contexts and deliver professional development that meets their needs
Share observations of customers’ engagement with our products, including key strengths and challenges, with product teams
Engage in internal professional development, including observation, feedback, and coaching, to continuously strengthen your facilitation practice.
Track and complete deliverables related to session logistics in a timely manner
Contribute to effectively recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding new PLS throughout the year
Coach a cohort of approximately 20-40 PLS using best practices (e.g., observation and debrief, modeling, peer practices, written and live feedback)
Review post-session survey data for a cohort of PLS on a regular basis (e.g., daily during May -September) to identify trends in customer feedback and provide meaningful coaching that drives growth in PLS knowledge, skills, and mindsets and strong educator experience and outcomes
Create and implement targeted learning plans based on observations, post-session survey data, customer feedback, and reflective conversations
Maintain and communicate key information to relevant stakeholders about individual PLS or the cohort’s needs, goals, and challenges
Support the Professional Development team in special projects
Share customer and PLS feedback with key internal and cross-functional stakeholders in order to strengthen our programs and PD offerings