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Catapult Learning

Professional Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA

🕑 Contractor

💰 $480 per Day

💻 Project Management

🗓️ May 31st, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Catapult Learning is hiring a Professional Development Specialist. This role involves partnering with teachers and school leaders to deliver research-based training, coaching, and support to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes. The specialist will lead workshops, host planning conferences, and craft example lessons to foster creative and active learning environments.
 
Highlights 
  • Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences for educators.
  • Craft and demonstrate engaging example lessons.
  • Lead professional development workshops and research instructional strategies.
  • Compensation is $480 per diem.
  • Bachelor's degree in education required; Master's preferred.
  • Experience in teaching math, literacy, technology, or STEM is essential.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office is required.
  • Provides professional development materials and lesson plans.
  • Offers opportunities for advancement and paid training.

Professional Development Specialist Full Description

PD Specialist

  • Los Angeles, California
  • Professional Development
  • Catapult Learning
  • Per Diem
  • Hybrid (both)


Job Description
Company Overview

Professional Development Specialist
At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.

Overview

Be their helping hand.
If you're passionate about empowering educators and improving student outcomes, there's a place for you at Catapult Learning. As a Professional Development Specialist, you'll partner with teachers and school leaders to deliver high-impact training, coaching, and support rooted in research-based practices. With our collaborative team and proven resources by your side, you’ll help shape stronger classrooms and better learning experiences—one educator at a time.

Responsibilities
As a Professional Development Specialist, you will:
  • Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators.
  • Craft creative example lessons that captivate students.
  • Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
  • Research and demonstrate instructional strategies.
  • Foster a culture of active participation and vibrant open discussions.
  • Ensure all educator development is completed successfully.
  • Provide report documentation as required.
  • Communicate actively with directors regarding activities.

Qualifications
How we’ll be there for you:  
We foster your well-being—health, financial, and work-life—to help you succeed and thrive.  
  • $480 per diem
  • An attractive and robust suite of benefits for eligible employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and paid training.
  • Carefully curated professional development materials and lesson plans. 

What we’ll need from you:  
The positive, enthusiastic assistant teacher we seek has these qualifications.  
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s degree preferred).
  • Experience teaching math, literacy, technology, or STEM curriculum.
  • Experience delivering professional development workshops to adults.
  • Experience working in blended learning classrooms.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office experience.

Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.  
 
Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.  
 
Be where you’re meant to be. Apply today.  
 
About Catapult Learning  
Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools.   We partner with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.  
  
FullBloom could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our company culture, practices, and systems reflect our values in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about our company culture and Core 5 Values here. 
 
FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.  
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
Pay Rate
Starting from USD $480.00/Per Diem

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