About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com.

Job Description

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 nationwide impact on educators and students.

Essential Responsibilities

Our Lead Professional Learning Specialists (Lead PLS) play a critical role in ensuring that educators successfully 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 implementing our programs and ultimately drive student success. They also serve as exemplars for contractor PLS.

As expert coaches, Lead PLS will train, develop, and coach a cohort of 20-40 PLS contractors to deliver exceptional professional development throughout the year. In this capacity, they ensure customers engage in exceptional PD that leads to improved teacher practice, effective use of Amplify products, and positive student learning outcomes.

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 per week of remote and onsite training sessions for approximately 30-40 educators throughout the year.
Understand customers’ unique contexts and deliver professional development that meets their needs.
Share observations of customers’ engagement with our products, including key strengths and challenges, with product teams.
Engage in internal professional development, including observation, feedback, and coaching, to continuously strengthen your facilitation practice.
Track and complete deliverables related to session logistics in a timely manner.
Coach and develop a cohort of contractor PLS: Contribute to effectively recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding new PLS throughout the year.
Coach a cohort of approximately 20-40 PLS using best practices (e.g., observation and debrief, modeling, peer practices, written and live feedback).
Review post-session survey data for a cohort of PLS on a regular basis (e.g., daily during May -September) to identify trends in customer feedback and provide meaningful coaching that drives growth in PLS knowledge, skills, and mindsets and strong educator experience and outcomes.
Create and implement targeted learning plans based on observations, post-session survey data, customer feedback, and reflective conversations.
Maintain and communicate key information to relevant stakeholders about individual PLS or the cohort’s needs, goals, and challenges.
Contribute to the Professional Development Team Support the Professional Development team in special projects.
Share customer and PLS feedback with key internal and cross-functional stakeholders in order to strengthen our programs and PD offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching in Pre-K to Grade 12.
At least 2+ years of experience 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 in English.
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 written, verbal, and interpersonal 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.
An orientation and desire to learn and continuously improve.

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.).
Experience as an Amplify professional learning specialist.
Bilingual.

Additional Information

Location: This position requires that Lead Professional Learning Specialists are 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.

Travel: Travel is required and considered an essential function of the job. This role will require significant travel, with a year-round average of 50% travel time. This may fluctuate depending on business needs. For example, ~60%+ travel may be necessary during the summer season May - September) and ~40% travel may be required during the school year. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation. While we hope to offer some lead time, Lead PLS may be required to travel with minimal advance notice (e.g. less than 24 hours). Lead PLS must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive. If preferred, Lead PLS may request a corporate card to cover travel expenses. Otherwise, travel-related expenses for professional development delivery are initially paid in advance by the Lead 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. Lead Professional Learning Specialists may retain all travel points earned for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.

Documentation: If selected, a background check will be required.

Equipment: This position requires reliable home internet that can support video calls on Google Meet and Zoom and a quiet, professional place to deliver remote professional development. Any communication to applicants relating to the Amplify hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domain amplify.com.

What we offer

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.