Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy (Inside Region)

Amplify Education • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $90,000 - $105,000 / year • 7h ago

Fast Facts

Join Amplify as a Lead Professional Learning Specialist, focusing on enhancing literacy education through effective professional development for educators across the US.

Responsibilities: Facilitate high-quality PD sessions for educators, coach contractor PLS, and ensure effective implementation of Amplify programs.

Skills: Expertise in literacy instruction, coaching, adult learning principles, and proficiency in technology-based tools for communication and collaboration.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in teaching and coaching, strong communication skills, and comfort with technology.

Location: Remote - United States

Compensation: $90000 - $105000 / Annually

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description:

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

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.

In this role, you will:

Become expert in a suite of Amplify programs:

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)

Model excellence in the delivery of professional learning:

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

Coach and develop a cohort of contractor PLS:

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

Contribute to the Professional Development Team

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

To find out more about the role of PLS, click here.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

Location: This position requires that Lead Professional Learning Specialists are permitted to work in the US, have residency in the US and possess a valid US driver’s license. If selected, a regional assignment will be issued, but you may be asked to deliver sessions throughout the country based on business needs.

Travel: Travel is required and considered an essential function of the job. This role will require significant travel, with a year-round average of 50% travel time. This may fluctuate depending on business needs. For example, ~60%+ travel may be necessary during the summer season May - September) and ~40% travel may be required during the school year. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation. While we hope to offer some lead time, Lead PLS may be required to travel with minimal advance notice (e.g. less than 24 hours). Lead PLS must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive.

If preferred, Lead PLS may request a corporate card to cover travel expenses. Otherwise, travel-related expenses for professional development delivery are initially paid in advance by the Lead Professional Learning Specialists (eg, lodging, daily meals). Reimbursements for these expenses - including mileage if driving your own car and compensation for time traveling - will be processed 2-3 weeks following submission of the expense reimbursement requests..

Documentation: If selected, a background check will be required.

Equipment: This position requires reliable home internet that can support video calls on Google Meet and Zoom and a quiet, professional place to deliver remote professional development.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Amplify hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domain amplify.com.

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Lead Professional Learning Specialists may retain all travel points earned for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.