Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem)

🇺🇸 Rochester, New York 🕑 Per Diem 💰 $600 per Day 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ September 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Catapult Learning is hiring a Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) to coach teachers on instructional strategies across literacy, math, STEM, and blended learning. The specialist runs planning conferences, models example lessons, and leads workshops that build educators' skills. Ongoing communication with program directors and documentation of session outcomes round out the role.

Highlights

Hosts collaborative planning conferences that build educators' skills
Designs example lessons that model strong instruction
Leads interactive professional development workshops
Researches and demonstrates instructional strategies
Reports on session outcomes to program directors
Pays $600 per day
Requires a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, with a master's preferred
Draws on experience teaching math, literacy, technology, or STEM curriculum
Values experience delivering PD workshops to adults in blended learning classrooms
Needs strong communication skills and Microsoft Office proficiency

Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) Full Description

Overview

Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem)

Rochester, NY

How you’ll be there for educators and students:

Be their career guide. Be their collaborator. Be their consultant.

Our educators equip students with exceptional learning experiences. Be there for them by building their skills in key instructional areas like literacy, math, STEM, technology implementation, and blended learning. The ripple effect of your impact will be felt by countless students as their teachers leave every interaction with you better equipped to deliver on our promises to students. With our resources and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and do what you love to do: create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.

Responsibilities

How you’ll do it:

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

What we’ll need from you:

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.

Compensation: $600 daily rate

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.

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 $600.00/Per Diem