Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy (MW/NE/Inside Region)

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.

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 nation-wide impact on educators and students.  

Essential Responsibilities:

Our Lead Professional Learning Specialists play a critical role in ensuring that educators are able to 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 taking steps to implement our programs and ultimately drive student success and serving as an exemplar for contractor PLS. As expert coaches, Lead PLS are responsible for training, developing, and coaching a cohort of approximately 20-40 PLS to deliver exceptional professional development to customers throughout the year. Lead Professional Learning Specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring that customers engage in exceptional PD, leading to shifts in teacher practice, increased and effective use of Amplify products, and positive impact on students’ learning. 

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/week of remote and onsite professional development for approximately 30-40 educators throughout the year 

• Understand customers’ unique contexts and deliver professional development to meets their needs

• Share observations of customers’ engagement with our products, including key strengths and challenges, with product teams

• Engage in internal professional development, such as being observed, receiving feedback and being coached in order to support you to consistently deliver excellent professional …