Professional Learning Specialist
CharacterStrong
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year
About the role
- Facilitate engaging, high-quality in-person and virtual professional learning sessions aligned to CharacterStrong’s curriculum (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) and implementation practices
- Provide virtual coaching calls and follow-up support to educators and school teams to strengthen implementation fidelity and impact.
- Serve as a lead Professional Learning Specialist for LAUSD partners, building strong relationships with school and district leaders.
- Support in-person sessions or district events within the greater LA area.
- Collaborate with the Director of Professional Learning Content to design, refine, and improve CharacterStrong professional learning content, materials, and session structures.
- Contribute to the development and updating of content for CharacterStrong’s On-Demand Professional Development platform.
- Partner with Curriculum and Product teams to ensure PD content aligns with curriculum updates and educator needs.
- Share field insights from LAUSD and other partners to inform ongoing improvements to content and services.
- Support schools and districts in understanding adult readiness, implementation stages, and effective PD structures.
- Help customize professional learning experiences to meet district goals while maintaining alignment to CharacterStrong frameworks.
- Act as a thought partner to educators around MTSS Tier 1, 2, and 3 practices and whole-staff engagement.
- Work closely with the Professional Services team to align facilitation practices, tools, and messaging.
- Participate in team meetings and reflective improvement cycles.
- Model CharacterStrong’s values in all interactions with educators, partners, and teammates.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience facilitating professional learning for educators, including virtual delivery.
- Experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, counselor, administrator, or similar school-based role.
- Strong understanding of adult learning theory and facilitation best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust with educators and school leaders.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
- Comfort using virtual platforms and tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Google Slides, Google Workspace).
- Experience working with large urban districts, particularly LAUSD.
- Background in social-emotional learning, MTSS, PBIS, or whole-child initiatives.
- Experience contributing to professional learning content development or curriculum design.
- Familiarity with implementation science or coaching for fidelity.
- Experience using project/content tools such as Notion or a learning management system.
- Must reside within approximately a 40-mile radius of the greater Los Angeles area and be able to support LAUSD partners.
Benefits
- New laptop computer and other needed equipment
- Annual Individual Budget for Professional Development of $1,000
- 401k Savings Plan with employer contribution
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, and Well-Being Programs
- 3 weeks Company-Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of active employment)
- Flexible Time Off, 6 Paid Sick Days, 11 Paid Company Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
facilitating professional learningadult learning theorycurriculum designcontent developmentimplementation sciencecoaching for fidelityproject managementsocial-emotional learningMTSSPBIS
Soft skills
relationship buildingtrust buildingcommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproject managementcollaborationthought partnershipreflective practice