Specialist, Professional Development Design

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, visitamplify.com.

Job Description:

The Specialist, Professional Development Design will play a critical role in supporting our work with external partnerships to improve, expand, and strengthen Amplify's PD offerings. The PD Designer will support Amplify Desmos Math onboarding and training for external coaches, and provide ongoing support in aligning external resources to support Amplify Desmos Math implementation as we expand our footprints and continue to launch state editions. The Specialist, PD Design will support in ensuring that Amplify professional development is well-executed for partners and districts.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Executing a work plan as directed by the Professional Development team and managing work to meet deadlines.

• Supporting the creation of high quality, relevant professional development session resources for our partners that translate into immediate, measurable improvements to instruction and to student achievement.

• Curating key curricular supports, in partnership with members of the professional development team.

• Working with other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth logistics for the planning and execution of professional development, including, but not limited to, supporting project plans and creating accompanying resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred with demonstrated high student achievement

• Experience working with Amplify Desmos Math K-5, 6-A1, either in curriculum development or PD design.

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

• Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations and timeline are met and excellence is clearly aligned on with manager

• Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources, organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need

• Ability to deconstruct problems and develop coherent, actionable strategies

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $40.

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