Professional Development Facilitator (12-Month)

University of Florida•Pasco, FL

8d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Professional Development Facilitator coordinates, develops, delivers, and evaluates professional learning across the CS Everyone Center. The role creates learning experiences for K–12 educators and educational leaders focused on computer science, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive educational practices. Learning is delivered through face-to-face workshops, virtual sessions, cohort-based programs, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The position translates evolving topics in AI, computer science, and educational technology into practical learning educators can use in schools and classrooms. It collaborates across Center projects to identify shared professional learning needs, coordinate offerings, and develop coherent experiences across grant-funded initiatives. It also supports professional learning materials and resources 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 to understand local needs and support effective implementation of CS and AI initiatives. The role builds relationships with educators, district leaders, community organizations, higher education partners, and other stakeholders; contributes to outreach and recruitment; coordinates timelines, deliverables, communications, and evaluation activities with project managers and Center staff; and monitors developments in AI, CS education, and instructional technology. 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.
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, 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 CS, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive educational practices.
Deliver professional learning through in-person workshops, virtual sessions, cohort-based programs, and Professional Learning Communities.
Translate complex and evolving AI, CS, and educational technology topics into practical learning experiences for educators.
Identify shared professional learning needs across Center projects, coordinate offerings, and develop coherent learning experiences across grant-funded initiatives.
Support the development and refinement of professional learning materials, resources, and tools aligned with Center goals, 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 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 Center staff.
Monitor emerging developments in AI, CS education, and instructional technology and help the Center respond to educator and district needs.
Perform related duties as required or appropriate to the position.
Travel regularly throughout Florida, including to rural and underserved communities.