Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem)
About The Position
Catapult Learning is hiring a per diem Professional Development Specialist to support educators and students in the Greater Salt Lake City area. The position begins during the 2026–2027 school year. Per diem hours are not guaranteed, and schedules vary according to individual school needs. The specialist helps teachers and school leaders develop instructional skills in areas such as literacy, math, STEM, technology implementation, and blended learning. The role includes collaborating with educators, coaching and mentoring teachers, creating example lessons, leading workshops, demonstrating instructional strategies, and supporting a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment. The position also requires completing educator development activities, documenting reports, and communicating with directors. Catapult Learning provides professional development materials and lesson plans, ongoing support, paid training, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. The company describes a robust benefits suite and time-off policy for eligible employees. Pay is $480–$900 per diem. Benefits and time off are for eligible employees.
Requirements
- Must reside near or around Greater Salt Lake City.
- Basic instructional experience is required.
- A bachelor's degree in education or a related field is required.
- Teaching or instructional experience is required.
- Experience teaching math, literacy, science, or other relevant curriculum.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Microsoft Office experience.
Nice To Haves
- K-12 Literacy Specialist Endorsement or another applicable Utah literacy/reading endorsement.
- Teacher coaching and transformation experience.
- School turnaround experience.
- Literacy experience.
- A master's degree.
- Experience in instructional coaching and teacher development.
- Literacy instruction experience.
- School transformation or turnaround experience.
Responsibilities
- Host collaborative planning conferences for educators.
- Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually.
- Create example lessons for students.
- Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
- Research and demonstrate instructional strategies.
- Encourage active participation and open discussion.
- Ensure educator development is completed successfully.
- Provide required report documentation.
- Communicate with directors about activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive per diem pay.
- Benefits suite for eligible employees.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Paid training.
- Professional development materials and lesson plans.
- Time-off policy for eligible employees.
