Professional Development Facilitator (12-Month)

University of Florida•Pasco, WA

About The Position

The Professional Development Facilitator coordinates, develops, delivers, and evaluates professional learning for K–12 educators and educational leaders through the CS Everyone Center. Learning focuses on computer science, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive educational practices, and is delivered through in-person workshops, virtual sessions, cohort-based programs, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The facilitator translates complex and evolving topics into practical learning experiences educators can apply in schools and classrooms. The role collaborates across Center projects to identify shared professional learning needs, coordinate offerings, and create coherent experiences across grant-funded initiatives. It also supports the development and refinement of materials, resources, and tools aligned with CS Everyone goals, current CS and AI standards, accessibility principles, and comprehensive instructional practices. The facilitator partners with school districts and educational organizations, builds relationships with educators and other stakeholders, and contributes to outreach and recruitment—particularly to districts and communities with limited access to CS and AI learning opportunities. The role coordinates timelines, deliverables, communications, and evaluation activities with project managers and Center staff; monitors developments in AI, CS education, and instructional technology; and performs related duties as appropriate. Regular travel throughout Florida, including to rural and underserved communities, is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Florida, including to rural and underserved communities.

Nice To Haves

Substantial experience providing professional development or instructional coaching to K–12 educators.
Demonstrated experience in K–12 computer science, artificial intelligence, instructional technology, or related educational technology.
Experience translating technology or emerging educational practices into practical professional learning for educators.
Ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences for broad audiences, both in person and virtually.
Strong presentation, written communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
Experience working across schools, districts, organizations, or other complex educational environments.
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with educators and educational stakeholders.
Experience leading or supporting district-wide implementation of instructional technology, computer science, or AI initiatives.
Experience with AI literacy, generative AI, or AI integration in K–12 education.
Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and comprehensive instructional practices.
Experience supporting educators serving learners with disabilities.
Experience with grant-funded educational initiatives.
Experience presenting at state, regional, or national educational conferences.
Experience developing or facilitating Professional Learning Communities or other cohort-based professional learning.
Experience with project management software such as Asana, Microsoft Loop, or similar platforms.
Advanced degree in education, instructional design, computer science, educational technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning for K–12 educators and educational leaders on computer science, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive educational practices.
Deliver professional learning through face-to-face workshops, virtual sessions, cohort-based programs, and Professional Learning Communities.
Translate complex and evolving topics in AI, computer science, and educational technology into practical learning experiences for educators.
Collaborate across CS Everyone Center projects to identify shared professional learning needs, coordinate offerings, and develop coherent experiences across grant-funded initiatives.
Support development and refinement of professional learning materials, resources, and tools aligned with Center goals, current CS and AI standards, accessibility principles, and comprehensive instructional practices.
Partner with school districts and educational organizations to understand local needs and support implementation of CS and AI initiatives.
Develop and maintain relationships with educators, district leaders, community organizations, higher education partners, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to outreach and recruitment efforts to expand participation, particularly among districts and communities with limited access to CS and AI learning opportunities.
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, communications, and evaluation activities with project managers and other Center staff.
Monitor developments in AI, CS education, and instructional technology and help the Center respond to evolving educator and district needs.
Perform related duties as required or appropriate to the position.
Travel regularly throughout Florida, including to rural and underserved communities.