Specialist, Professional Development Design, Literacy and Digital Professional Development

Specialist, PD design, Literacy + Digital PD (Part-time) (Contractor)

locations

Remote - United States

time type

Part time

job requisition id

Req_12684

Job Description:

The PD Designer (Contractor) plays a critical role in supporting our partners’ work to improve literacy outcomes. This role ensures that professional development sessions for Amplify are well-designed, high-quality, and effectively executed.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Execute work plans as directed by the Professional Development team and manage work to meet deadlines.

  • Develop high quality, relevant professional development session resources that translate into measurable improvements in instruction and student achievement.

  • Curate key curricular supports in collaboration with the Professional Development team.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth logistics for professional development sessions, including supporting project plans and creating accompanying resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred, ideally in grades PreK-5, with demonstrated student achievement

  • Experience in a start-up, fast paced, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly set expectations, timelines, and align on standards of excellence

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities from different sources.

  • Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to deconstruct problems and develop coherent, actionable solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience and knowledge of Amplify products and services

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $40.

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