Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy

Amplify

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amplify is seeking full-time Lead Professional Learning Specialists, Literacy, with backgrounds in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development team and make a nationwide impact on educators and students. Lead Professional Learning Specialists (Lead PLS) facilitate high-quality professional learning for teachers and school leaders, ensuring they feel confident implementing Amplify literacy programs to drive student success. In addition, Lead PLS coach and support a cohort of approximately 20 Professional Learning Specialists (PLS), ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience teaching Pre-K–Grade 12
2+ years of experience coaching educators in Pre-K–Grade 12 settings
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experience applying them in professional development contexts
Deep knowledge of instructional best practices in literacy aligned to rigorous grade-level standards in English
Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and virtual professional development
Strong proficiency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to navigate ambiguity and respond effectively to customer needs in real time
Strong time management skills across multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience coaching or training educators using an Amplify program
Experience working with diverse student populations (English learners, SPED, Gifted/Talented, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise in Amplify Literacy programs and associated professional development offerings
Deliver remote and onsite professional development approximately two days per week to groups of 30–40 educators
Adapt facilitation to meet the unique needs and contexts of customers
Track and complete all session logistics and deliverables in a timely manner
Participate in paid certification training to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist (if not already certified)
Engage in ongoing professional development, including observation, feedback, and coaching, to continuously improve facilitation practice
Coach a cohort of ~20 PLS through observation and debrief cycles, modeling, peer practice, and both written and live feedback
Design and implement targeted development plans based on observations, customer feedback, survey data, and reflection
Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new PLS throughout the year
Regularly review post-session survey data (daily during peak season: May–September) to identify trends and provide actionable feedback to PLS
Communicate key insights regarding individual and cohort performance, needs, and challenges to relevant stakeholders
Share observations of customer engagement with Amplify products, including strengths and areas for improvement, with product teams