Senior Professional Development Strategist, Literacy

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 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

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.

Management Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively between regional leadership, the operations team, coaches, and contractors to deliver a superior PD and coaching experience and elevate the customer perspective

• Directly manage Amplify coaches and/or other Amplify employees

• Lead a high-performing team to maximize their potential as individuals and as a team

• Lead the team to internalize organizational KPIs and execute clear strategies and operational plans to achieve those goals 

• Operate as a cultural leader by creating a strong team culture rooted in our competencies (Performance, Orientation, Teamwork, Leadership, Knowledge, and Creativity)

Partnership Responsibilities

• Escalate problems/concerns to the Director, ensure open lines of communication, collaboratively problem solve, and bring others in to meet the needs of our customer while balancing company priorities

• Actively work to build authentic relationships with all stakeholders to realize shared vision and goals

• Establish and maintain diverse school district and community partnerships that drive toward a common vision, goals, and values and to support Amplify being seen a valuable partner in achieving educational outcomes

• Work with designers to customize training materials for strategic engagements

• Collaborate with Product & PD teams to understand upcoming content offerings & feature releases

• Collaborate with other PD Strategists within and across the regions and communicate lessons learned to manager

Strategy Responsibilities

• Plan and drive the coaching implementation with manager, and build and maintain a strong understanding of PD products

• Oversee project management (scoping, budgeting, delivery) of LAUSD coaching

• Escalate potential and actual high-risk situations appropriately to manager

Leadership Responsibilities

• Model leadership and relationship-building skills with customers and internal senior leadership

• Assess impact and effectiveness of training by analyzing feedback from PD participants, PLSs, and internal colleagues.

• Lead a team of coaches, providing ongoing development, in the field support, and ongoing opportunities for team member growth and development

• In partnership with the account’s biliteracy PD Strategist, coordinate/coach/support Professional Learning Specialist and coaches with session preparation and delivery

Implementation and Delivery

• In partnership with the account’s biliteracy PD Strategist, coach and prepare Professional Learning Specialists (PLSs) and coaches for session delivery, including anticipation of individual school/district context, regional complexities and uniqueness

• Analyze key data (quantitative and qualitative) to share with external and internal stakeholders; use this data to continuously inform and adjust strategy 

• Support coaching implementation through consultation and ad hoc professional development (e.g., modeling literacy instruction)

• Provide support and feedback on implementation goals through onsite visits (professional development sessions, coaching, analyze data)

• Regular, in person presence in LAUSD schools to support coaching and in person presence in district level meetings (~3 days a week)

• Ad hoc additional duties, as designated by the Regional Leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience

• 5+ years of K-8 classroom teaching experience in Literacy

• Experience (at scale) designing and delivering professional development sessions and helping educators adopt new practices, particularly via sustained coaching support (3+ years)

• Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading and best practices in literacy instruction

• Experience developing and managing large-scale projects in an education setting, including creating detailed plans, forecasting and meeting deadlines, and maintaining a budget

• Experience analyzing project feedback data and using it to inform implementation next steps

• Demonstrated proficiency of technology integration in workshops and in the classroom

• Demonstrated proficiency in use of technology-based productivity tools such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides)  

• Ability to travel regionally and nationally (per travel policy). 

• Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Instructional Leader and/or Curriculum Developer across a district or network of schools

• Biliteracy a plus (Spanish)

• Experience delivering PD at Amplify or using Amplify products as an educator or administrator

• Experience with managing teams of people

• Knowledge of Amplify products, particularly CKLA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: This position requires that the Senior PD Strategist is based in the Los Angeles area and is permitted to work 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 travel throughout the country based on business needs. 

Travel: Travel is required and considered an essential function of the job. This role will require regular, in person presence in LAUSD schools to support coaching and in person presence in district level meetings (3+ days a week). This role will also require occasional air travel for team on-sites, etc.  Air travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation.  All travel-related expenses are initially paid in advance by the employee (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.

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 conduct meetings.

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 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 annualized salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 

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.