K-12 Professional Learning Specialist

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Chapman University is hiring a K-12 Professional Learning Specialist. This role involves leading and supporting professional learning activities such as classroom observations, coaching, modeling, and feedback to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes. The specialist collaborates with site and district leaders to advance educational access, equity, and high-quality learning opportunities, requiring regular travel within California.

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Lead and support professional development and technical assistance on evidence-based instructional practices and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching, modeling, and feedback to educators
Facilitate Professional Learning Communities and develop inclusive education materials and tools
Collaborate with district and site leaders to develop and implement strategic plans focused on equity and inclusion
Develop partnerships with school districts, school sites, and county education offices
Organize and support professional development training events and related materials
Use student-level data to guide instruction and inform school-wide initiatives
Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel regularly within California
Required qualifications include being a certificated teacher with at least 5 years of experience, knowledge of curriculum and instruction across grade levels, expertise in inclusive education, strong presentation and facilitation skills, and leadership qualities
Salary range is $88,000 - $90,000 annually for a full-time exempt position

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Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Our campus-centered work environment fosters meaningful collaboration and connection, offering employees the opportunity to engage directly with students, faculty, and staff each day.

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Position Information

Position Title	K-12 Professional Learning Specialist
Position Type	Limited-Term (Renewable)
Job Number	SA83524
Full or Part Time	full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification	Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range	$88,000 - $90,000
Pay Range Information	Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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Job Description Summary	The K–12 Professional Learning Specialist serves within TPI’s K–12 Practice Initiatives and is responsible for supporting school districts and school sites in strengthening educator capacity to meet the needs of diverse learners. The K–12 Professional Learning Specialist is a highly qualified educator with deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and evidence-based teaching practices. This role leads and supports professional learning activities, including classroom observations, coaching, modeling, and feedback designed to strengthen instructional effectiveness and improve student outcomes. The K–12 Professional Learning Specialist works collaboratively with site and district leaders to advance strategic priorities related to educational access, equity, and high-quality learning opportunities for all students, including students with disabilities. This position requires regular travel within California to support TPI’s K–12 Practice Initiatives across multiple sites. The employee must have reliable transportation, the ability to travel independently as needed, a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required. to perform job duties.
Responsibilities	PK-12 Instructional Coaching Provide professional development and technical assistance to schools and districts on evidence-based instructional practices, educational access for diverse learners, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Develop materials and related tools for schools to promote inclusive education programming Conduct observations and provide appropriate coaching, modeling, and feedback Support district and site leaders in developing implementation plans Employ feedback and coaching conversations to foster reflection of practice and continuous growth among professionals, enhance student learning, and promote trust-based relationships Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to lead the planning, facilitate, and continuously improve teacher-led and student-focused professional development for teachers, in either in-person or virtual modes Model best practices in curriculum design, instructional methods, and classroom management skills Collect and use data to drive instruction as well as to inform school-wide initiatives Create, revise, and implement new curriculum, connecting it with classroom instruction Create systems, protocols, and processes for school sites Provide support in analyzing data to inform practices Program Support School Liaison Develop partnerships with school districts, school sites, and county offices of education Support professional development training schedules and corresponding events and all related materials (marketing, zoom links, Qualtrics surveys, etc.) Keeps current on evidence-based instructional strategies and best practices with an emphasis on inclusive education and disseminates this information to school sites Collaborates regularly with partners Travel to school sites and training sites
Required Qualifications	Certificated teacher with minimum of 5 years of experience teaching Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at multiple grade levels Strong pedagogical knowledge and expertise Demonstrates expertise in inclusive education including students with extensive support needs in general education classrooms Ability to design and deliver high-quality professional development and coaching to a variety of educators Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional practices Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture professional community of adult learners Excellent written and communication skills Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills Willingness to perform a variety of tasks Willingness to collaborate with district and site staff Willingness to travel
Desired Qualifications	Commitment to and willingness to continue learning in the areas of coaching, curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies Demonstrated strength in organization and meeting deadlines
Special Instructions to Applicants	Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate. Our campus-centered work environment fosters meaningful collaboration and connection, offering employees the opportunity to engage directly with students, faculty, and staff each day.
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