Professional Development Specialist

University System of Maryland

Professional Development Specialist leading teacher professional learning in computer science for P–12 educators in Maryland. Designing and evaluating dynamic professional development experiences for effective instructional practices.

Posted 7/17/2026contractAdelphi • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,275 - $96,425 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and facilitating professional development workshops for K-12 and higher education educators, with a strong focus on computer science education and instructional design. Proficient in utilizing learning management systems like Canvas and implementing effective coaching and mentoring strategies to enhance instructional practices.

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Professional Development FacilitationLearning Management System ProficiencyInstructional Design ExpertiseCoaching and Mentoring SkillsEvent Coordination and Logistics Management

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentData Analysis and ReportingInstructional Practices KnowledgeAccessibility Standards KnowledgeFacilitation Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

CanvasMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationSTEM EducationP-20 EducationContinuing Education UnitsProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, facilitates, and evaluates in-person and online professional development workshops, curriculum institutes, and professional learning communities in computer science and related P-20 areas for K-12 and higher education educators.
Collaborates with the Maryland State Department of Education on the development and revision of K-12 computer science education standards.
Conducts quarterly needs assessments related to computer science, computational thinking, and related content instruction in Maryland public school systems.
Delivers interactive training on computing pedagogy, curriculum integration, equity strategies, and emerging educational technologies.
Provides ongoing mentoring and coaching to participating teachers to support instructional improvement.
Manages implementation of MCCE workshops and related activities for Maryland K-12 districts, administrators, facilitators, higher education faculty, and collaborators.
Coordinates event logistics, including registration, accommodations, participant communication, and required resources.
Ensures professional learning offerings are reviewed and approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits in alignment with state requirements.
Provides operational support to ensure effective meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Creates and manages user accounts, roles, permissions, enrollments, and authentication methods; oversees course access and sub-account provisioning for all MCCE and P-20 accounts.
Sets up academic terms, creates course shells, archives/concludes courses, and supports content import/export and duplication.
Serves as the primary technical contact for LMS platform-related issues; provides timely support to staff, facilitators, and participants; communicates updates, features, maintenance, and outages for all MCCE and P-20 accounts.
Develops and maintains user guides, FAQs, tutorials, and best practices; delivers training and onboarding for facilitators and participants.
Assists with course setup, content organization, and Canvas tool usage; advises on instructional design and accessibility (WCAG/ADA compliance).
Aligns Canvas interface with MCCE/P-20 branding and manages shared resources, templates, and blueprint courses.
Generates reports on usage, engagement, and enrollment trends.
Helps develop and enforce Canvas-related policies; manages course completion certificates and MSDE CPD credit forms.
Collects, compiles, and organizes data pertinent to the effectiveness of facilitated workshops. Analyzes, summarizes, and communicates this information to appropriate USM officials.
Assists in the preparation of annual and financial reports, recommendations, and other information resources for the improvement of MCCE and its programs.
Provides support for P-20 meetings, convenings, and events as needed, including coordination of logistics and participant communication.
Assists with implementation tasks to support the overall effectiveness of P-20 activities and initiatives.
Assists in arranging online or in-person event venues, sets up registration, arranges accommodations, communicates with facilitators and participants, and coordinates any resources needed. Provides any other support required by P-20 to promote the effectiveness of meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in education, computer science education, STEM education, instructional design, or related P–20 fields.
Experience designing, facilitating, and/or supporting in-person and online professional development for educators or adult learners.
Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or implementation support to K–12 educators.
Experience coordinating programs, events, or professional learning activities, including scheduling, registration, participant communication, and logistical support.
Knowledge of instructional practices, adult learning theory, and effective facilitation strategies.
Skill in facilitating professional learning experiences in both in-person and virtual environments.
Ability to coach, mentor, and support educators in the implementation of instructional practices, programs, or initiatives.
Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), including course setup, participant support, course delivery, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to develop training materials, guides, reports, and stakeholder communications.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to coordinate program logistics and communicate effectively with participants, educators, facilitators, and other stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build productive working relationships.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive learning practices, including ADA and WCAG principles, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
Ability to support inclusive, equitable, and accessible professional learning environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 16-17 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid family medical leave.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement options with major providers like Empower, Fidelity, and TIAA.
Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families.
Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.