Professional Development Specialist

Responsibilities

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) provides training and support to educators and schools who are looking to effectively integrate technology and best practice into their curriculum, helping to create awesome learning in the PK-13 educational environments. Working closely with other members of the PD team, the Specialist builds and presents training content and resource materials designed for adult learners. To accomplish the PD team vision, strong communication skills and educational licensure are necessary. The PDS role will report to a Director of Professional Development Services.

• Provide, create, and deliver professional development and ongoing support with a focus
• on strategies and activities on improving daily instruction with technology
• Support PK-13 staff use of technology integration resources, remote learning tools, and student assessment techniques/tools
• Design training to the current needs of classroom teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of evidence-based technology resources that will aid in classroom instruction
• Report and track the efficiency and effectiveness of training sessions and events
• Collaborate, prepare and present Five Star training content in varied delivery methods, including synchronous onsite, synchronous virtual, and asynchronous formats
• Identify trends in software, curriculum, and teaching strategies in all content areas
• Lead and interact with participants in on-site and virtual workshops at multiple skill levels
• Receive and apply feedback for continuous growth
• Collaborate daily with PD team members and project teams
• Perform other duties as directed by the Professional Development Leadership

Offered Beyond the Paycheck

• Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
• Benefits and 401K Contribution
• Company-Provided Device and Onsite Apparel
• Learning Opportunities and Professional Development

Qualifications

● Current teaching certification/licensure is required.
● Experience teaching or coaching STEM initiatives is required.
● Experience using instructional technology in a classroom setting with remote instruction
and Google for Education experience preferred.
● Experience leading and creating varied professional development opportunities desired.
● The ideal candidate should have impeccable interpersonal skills that include excellent oral
and written communication, organization, and attention to detail.
● Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment and/or independently with
minimal supervision and guidance.
● Ability to commute locally (1-4 hours) and travel nationally overnight for occasional
national PD events as needed.