Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy or STEM (Part-Time, Contractor)

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 part-time Professional Learning Specialists, Literacy or STEM with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our professional development team and make a nation-wide impact on educators and students in Summer 2025 and beyond.  Upon applying, you will be able to indicate your specific area of subject matter expertise. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Our Professional Learning Specialists (PLS) will be 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.  This role is a fantastic opportunity for current educators, educators transitioning out of the classroom, or retired educators to develop their leadership and adult facilitation skills, gain a deeper knowledge of Amplify’s research-based products, join a network of fellow education leaders, and extend their impact.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain expertise on key concepts for an Amplify Literacy or STEM program and its related professional development offerings

• Participate in paid remote and onsite training in May or June 2025 to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist

• Deliver remote and onsite professional development for approximately 30-40 educators per session during the summer season (May - September 2025), possibly longer

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

• Grow your facilitation skill and product knowledge with ongoing coaching and other internal training opportunities

• Track and complete deliverables related to session logistics in a timely manner

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching and/or coaching educators in Pre-K to Grade 12

• Proven knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying them when delivering learning experiences to adults

• Strong knowledge around best practices for implementing high-quality instruction in math, science or literacy in order for students to meet and exceed rigorous grade level standards

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and remote professional development for teachers and/or leaders

• Excellent skill and comfort with technology-based productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Applications and video conferencing programs (Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

• Exceptional interpersonal and written/oral communication skills

• High comfort with navigating ambiguity and responding confidently to in-the-moment challenges or concerns in order to meet customer needs

• Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in teaching and/or coaching educators in a school or district using an Amplify program

• Experience working with diverse student populations (English learners, SPED, Gifted/Talented, etc.)  

• Year-round availability beyond our summer season (October to end of April) for continued contract work 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Time commitment: Professional Learning Specialists must complete a month-long onboarding process that takes place in May or June 2025 to become certified to deliver Amplify PD. Onboarding consists of approximately 10-15 hours a week of asynchronous courses, live virtual meetings, and a two day in person training during the third week of onboarding. PLS will be compensated for their time. 

Once certified, Professional Learning Specialists are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Schedules will be highly dependent on customer demand, and professional development is scheduled with partners during normal school hours across all US time zones. Our summer season begins in May and continues through the end of September. All Professional Learning Specialists must be available to deliver in person PD a minimum of 3 days per week (Monday - Friday) from July 7th - August 22nd with no more than 1 week off between July 21st - August 15th. 

Location: Applicants must be permitted to work in the US, have residency in the US and possess a valid US driver’s license. If selected, a regional assignment will be issued, but you may be asked to deliver sessions throughout the country based on business needs. Candidates must live within 60 miles of a major metropolitan airport. 

Travel: Travel is required and considered an essential function of the job. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation, sometimes with minimal advance notice. Driving in small and large cities is required.  All travel-related expenses for professional development delivery are initially paid in advance by the Professional Learning Specialists (eg, lodging, daily meals). Reimbursements for these expenses - including mileage if driving your own car and compensation for time traveling - will be processed 2-3 weeks following submission of the expense reimbursement requests.

Compliance: Working as a Professional Learning Specialist must not breach your district’s moonlighting or revolving door policies. Applicants should avoid working as a PLS while simultaneously teaching and/or leading in a school or district (i..e may work as a PLS during the summer, but not beyond). 

Contract Employment: This role is part of Amplify’s contingent workforce. Contingent workers are hired on a temporary, contractual basis to provide specialized services and expertise. You will be employed by a staffing agency, not directly by Amplify. Opportunities to deliver are contingent upon business demand and require the PLS to be in good standing based on overall performance, professionalism, and customer feedback.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and provide compensation for delivering professional development, session preparation, travel and onboarding/internal training.  The salary for this position is $450/day or $50/hr for delivering sessions, $25/hr for session preparation, $25/hr for travel and $17/hr for onboarding and internal training. Amplify sets salaries through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. As such, rates are non-negotiable in order to maintain equity. 

Benefits: Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
 

Start Date:  There will be 2 options for start dates for this position:

• Cohort 1 will begin asynchronous onboarding on April 28, 2025

• Cohort 2 will begin asynchronous onboarding on June 2, 2025

APPLICATION TIMELINES:

Qualified candidates who submit applications:

• Before March 14 will receive an invitation to interview and deliver a pre-interview activity between March 17th - 28th. 

• Before April 11 will receive an invitation to interview and deliver a pre-interview activity between April 7th - 25th.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Amplify hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domain amplify.com.

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $50/hr for delivering sessions, $25/hr for session preparation, $25/hr for travel and $17/hr for onboarding and internal training.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.