Professional Development Specialist

We are looking for a highly skilled Professional Development Specialist to deliver highly engaging learning experiences for classroom educators, specialists, and administrators through virtual and in-person experiences. Professional Development Specialists present competent, expert information about DreamBox Math and Literacy solutions to ensure clients achieve the outcomes outlined for each learning session. As a member of the Professional Development team, you will also contribute to team education experiences, and follow all processes for recording essential information using internal systems.
 
As a Professional Development Specialist, you bring classroom experience and education expertise that will contribute to evolving our professional learning services and content. Experience with presenting to adult audiences and a proven understanding of adult learning theory is required.

 In This Role You Will:
• Delivering highly engaging, world-class professional development experiences to educators both virtually and in-person.
• Collaborating with internal teams to create an excellent client experience for customers.
• Presenting competent, expert information that ensures client participants achieve the outcomes of the learning session.
• Follow all Professional Development processes, including timely recording of tasks and essential information.
• Working seamlessly with Customer organization team members to effectively communicate workflow and next steps.
• Routinely collaborating with the Professional Development team, participating in internal training/learning opportunities, and appropriately contributing in all team meetings.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams and external clients.
• Capably and confidently making informed adjustments to support clients.
• Using data to determine needs and validate solutions for specific educators and schools.
• Consulting with school staff and developing plans for Professional Development.
• Actively scheduling Professional Development sessions and other engagements.

Core Competencies for Success:
• Math/Literacy education experience required. Math + literacy education a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Previous experience training adults with technology products
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with teachers and administrators
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to immediate or unforeseen challenges

Credentials and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Masters a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in K-12 classroom
• A minimum of 3 years of experience delivering professional development sessions & knowledge of adult learning
• Ability to travel to local schools regularly
• Legal right to work in the United States

This role is designed to be local to Pinellas County in Florida with travel to the onsite school district.
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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

 Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.
 
Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:
• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth
 
Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!
• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
 
This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.