[Hiring] Lead Professional Learning Specialist @Amplify

Role Description

Amplify is seeking a full-time Lead Professional Learning Specialist, STEM with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development team and support educators and students nationwide.

Lead Professional Learning Specialists (Lead PLS) facilitate high-quality professional learning for teachers and school leaders, ensuring they feel confident implementing Amplify STEM programs to drive student success. In addition, Lead PLS serve as coaches and leaders for a cohort of approximately 30-40 Professional Learning Specialists (PLS), ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all engagements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop deep expertise in Amplify STEM programs and associated professional learning offerings.
• Deliver high-quality remote and onsite professional development approximately two days per week to groups of 30–40 educators.
• Differentiating facilitation to meet the unique needs and contexts of diverse school and district partners.
• Manage session logistics and complete all deliverables accurately and on time.

Professional Growth & Certification:

• Participate in paid certification training to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist (if not already certified).
• Engage in ongoing professional learning, including observation, coaching, and feedback cycles, to continuously strengthen facilitation practice.

Coaching & Team Leadership:

• Coach and develop a cohort of approximately 30-40 PLS through observations, coaching conversations, modeling, peer practice, and written and live feedback.
• Design and implement targeted development plans based on observation data, customer feedback, survey results, and self-reflection.
• Review post-session survey data regularly, particularly during peak delivery seasons, to identify trends and provide actionable feedback.
• Communicate key insights on individual and cohort performance, strengths, and development areas to internal stakeholders.
• Partner in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new PLS throughout the year.
• Share insights on customer experience and product implementation with internal teams, including Product and Program teams.

Amplify STEM Program Expertise:

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in Amplify STEM products, instructional models, and implementation best practices.
• Stay current on product updates, enhancements, and implementation guidance to support educators and internal teams effectively.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, resource development, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing customer insights and implementation feedback with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of PreK–12 teaching experience.
• At least 2 years of experience coaching educators in PreK–12 settings.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and demonstrated application in professional development settings.
• Deep knowledge of STEM instructional best practices aligned to grade-level standards.
• Proven ability to facilitate engaging and effective in-person and virtual professional development.
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs in real time.
• Strong organizational and time management skills across competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching or training educators using Amplify programs.
• Experience supporting diverse student populations (e.g., English learners, students with disabilities, gifted learners).
• Candidates located in the South Central U.S. (Central or Mountain Time Zones) are preferred.

Additional Information

• Travel is an essential function of this role. Expected travel is approximately:
• 60%+ during peak season (May–September).
• 20–40% during the school year.
• Travel may include overnight stays and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation, sometimes with limited advance notice.
• Travel-related expenses (lodging, meals, mileage, and eligible travel time) are reimbursed and typically processed within 2–3 weeks of submission.