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.

Job Description:

The Design, Training, and Development team aims to optimize the entire professional development (PD) cycle through closely aligning the intent and content of our training experiences (including live and remote synchronous sessions and asynchronous training experiences like webpages, toolkits, videos, animations, and simulations) with the capabilities of our Professional Learning Specialists (PLS) to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our goal is to deliver highly impactful, user-centered training experiences that resonate deeply with educators across diverse educational settings.

Central to our approach is ensuring seamless alignment within the PD team and across the company, including product teams, throughout the entire professional development journey—from initial design to final delivery. This team actively influences the entire cycle of professional development support for teachers, encompassing the design of high-quality content, recruitment, hiring, and training of Professional Learning Specialists (PLSs), delivery of training to educators, and feedback integration for continuous improvement. We design robust onboarding and growth initiatives to equip PLSs with the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering exceptional PD sessions. By attracting and hiring top-tier candidates who share our commitment to educational excellence, we aim to enhance the quality and relevance of our PD offerings and make a meaningful impact on teachers and, ultimately, students.

As a Specialist, Professional Development Design, Literacy, you will execute the development of professional development experiences for an Amplify product or set of products, working with others on the PD team and product teams to ensure high-quality content for professional development experiences across modalities. This role is critical to achieving the charge of the DTD team outlined above through deep knowledge of the product and platform and executing excellence in the design of our PD content for Professional Learning Specialists and customers. 

Amplify is looking to hire a Professional Development Design Specialist with a background in teaching, coaching, school leadership and/or professional development design and facilitation in literacy, to join our professional development team for a one-year fixed term assignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Detailed Planning: When necessary, further detail project plans and timelines for implementation, ensuring all aspects are thoroughly planned and executed.

• Documentation: Assist in maintaining project documentation and records to ensure all project information is accurately captured and accessible.

• Identify issues & Propose Resolution: Identify issues and propose resolutions for any issues or obstacles that arise during project execution to keep projects on track.

• Outcome Reporting: Report on project outcomes and their impact to team leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Quality Control and Consistency: Ensure quality control and consistency across all deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality in all work produced. Follow guidelines and best practices set by senior team members to maintain project standards.

• Communication: Maintain open communication with team leaders regarding project status and contribute to team meetings with updates on individual progress."

Product Expertise

• Product Expertise: Develop and maintain deep expertise in Literacy products within a suite

• Design Alignment: Align PD design with product updates and prioritized areas and ensure they meet user needs and industry standards.

• Training and Support: Understand evolving training needs related to the product, and provide support and guidance to ensure effective product use and implementation."

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work across Teams: Partner with different teams to help develop and deliver training programs. Collaborate closely to ensure that all aspects of the training are effectively executed.

• Information Alignment: Share and receive key information to keep all teams aligned. This helps ensure that everyone is informed and working towards the same objectives.

• Incorporate Feedback: Gather input from various teams to refine and enhance training resources. Use this feedback to make necessary adjustments and improve overall effectiveness.

• Support Projects: Assist in managing collective projects by contributing expertise and solving problems. Collaborate to overcome challenges and achieve common goals.

• Ensure Clear Communication: Use collaboration tools to maintain clear and consistent communication across teams. Track progress and document updates to facilitate smooth project execution.

Create High-Quality Training Experiences

• Design Engaging Content: Develop training experiences that are engaging and effective, incorporating various formats such as instructor-led sessions, interactive eLearning modules, and virtual workshops.

• Utilize Diverse Formats: Employ a range of formats to cater to different learning styles and needs, including webpages, toolkits, videos, animations, and simulations.

• Tailor Training Resources: Customize training materials to align with specific business needs and customer requirements, ensuring relevance and applicability.

• Support Interactive and Virtual Learning: Create interactive elements within training resources, such as simulations and eLearning modules, to enhance engagement and practical application. Design and facilitate virtual workshops and online training sessions to provide flexible and accessible learning opportunities.

• Develop Comprehensive Toolkits: Assemble toolkits with essential resources, guides, and templates to support effective learning and implementation.

• Act on Feedback: Utilize feedback from participants to continuously refine and improve training experiences, adapting formats and content as needed."

Continuous Evolution & Integration of Feedback

• Feedback Collection and Analysis: Systematically gather feedback from training participants, stakeholders, and other relevant sources to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of training materials and experiences.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze feedback to identify areas for enhancement and make data-driven adjustments to training content, formats, and delivery methods to better meet learner needs and organizational goals. Regularly update and refine training materials and resources based on feedback and emerging trends to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness.

• Feedback Loop Management: Establish and manage structured feedback loops to facilitate ongoing dialogue between participants, stakeholders, and the training team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Work closely with stakeholders to align feedback with business objectives and ensure that training improvements support broader organizational goals.

• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay updated on industry best practices and innovations in training and development, integrating new methods and technologies as informed by feedback to enhance overall training effectiveness."

Flexible Engagement & Team Commitments

• Support Company and PD Team Responsibilities: Integrate and align your work with team and company priorities, actively contributing to the achievement of these goals.

• Engage in Team Commitments: Participate in and/or lead team commitments, including working groups, team meetings, projects, and other initiatives contributing to the overall success of the region.

• Adapt to Company Needs: Flexibly support various initiatives as needed, adapting to the changing needs of the organization and contributing to emerging projects or priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of PreK-12 classroom teaching experience

• At least 2+ years of experience designing and facilitating professional development sessions for PreK-12 educators both in-person and online, at scale

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

• Experience teaching with, implementing, or facilitating professional development with Amplify CKLA program

• Strong knowledge around best practices for implementing high-quality instruction in literacy, rooted in the Science of Reading

• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional and visual design

• Experience using Google Slides, video editing software, Easy Generator or other online course authoring tool, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop

• Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience facilitating Amplify professional development sessions

• Experience teaching with, implementing, or facilitating professional development with Amplify literacy products

• Demonstrated expertise with supporting diverse student populations (English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, Gifted/Talented, etc.)

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 $75,000 - $95,000.

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 [email protected].

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