A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

The Design, Training, and Development team aims to optimize the entire professional development (PD) cycle through closely aligning the intent and content of our training experiences (including live and remote synchronous sessions and asynchronous training experiences like webpages, toolkits, videos, animations, and simulations) with the capabilities of our Professional Learning Specialists (PLS) to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our goal is to deliver highly impactful, user-centered training experiences that resonate deeply with educators across diverse educational settings.

Central to our approach is ensuring seamless alignment within the PD team and across the company, including product teams, throughout the entire professional development journey—from initial design to final delivery. This team actively influences the entire cycle of professional development support for teachers, encompassing the design of high-quality content, recruitment, hiring, and training of Professional Learning Specialists (PLSs), delivery of training to educators, and feedback integration for continuous improvement. We design robust onboarding and growth initiatives to equip PLSs with the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering exceptional PD sessions. By attracting and hiring top-tier candidates who share our commitment to educational excellence, we aim to enhance the quality and relevance of our PD offerings and make a meaningful impact on teachers and, ultimately, students.

As a Specialist, Professional Development Design, Biliteracy, you will execute the development of professional development experiences for an Amplify product or set of products, working with others on the PD team and product teams to ensure high-quality content for professional development experiences across modalities. This role is critical to achieving the charge of the DTD team outlined above through deep knowledge of the product and platform and executing excellence in the design of our PD content for Professional Learning Specialists and customers.

Amplify is looking to hire a Professional Development Design Specialist with a background in teaching, coaching, school leadership and/or professional development design and facilitation in biliteracy, to join our professional development team for a one-year fixed term assignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

Detailed Planning: When necessary, further detail project plans and timelines for implementation, ensuring all aspects are thoroughly planned and executed.
Documentation: Assist in maintaining project documentation and records to ensure all project information is accurately captured and accessible.
Identify issues & Propose Resolution: Identify issues and propose resolutions for any issues or obstacles that arise during project execution to keep projects on track.
Outcome Reporting: Report on project outcomes and their impact to team leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Quality Control and Consistency: Ensure quality control and consistency across all deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality in all work produced. Follow guidelines and best practices set by senior team members to maintain project standards.
Communication: Maintain open communication with team leaders regarding project status and contribute to team meetings with updates on individual progress.

Product Expertise

Product Expertise: Develop and maintain deep expertise in Biliteracy products within a suite
Design Alignment: Align PD design with product updates and prioritized areas and ensure they meet user needs and industry standards.
Training and Support: Understand evolving training needs related to the product, and provide support and guidance to ensure effective product use and implementation.

Cross-Team Collaboration

Work across Teams: Partner with different teams to help develop and deliver training programs. Collaborate closely to ensure that all aspects of the training are effectively executed.
Information Alignment: Share and receive key information to keep all teams aligned. This helps ensure that everyone is informed and working towards the same objectives.
Incorporate Feedback: Gather input from various teams to refine and enhance training resources. Use this feedback to make necessary adjustments and improve overall effectiveness.
Support Projects: Assist in managing collective projects by contributing expertise and solving problems. Collaborate to overcome challenges and achieve common goals.
Ensure Clear Communication: Use collaboration tools to maintain clear and consistent communication across teams. Track progress and document updates to facilitate smooth project execution.

Create High-Quality Training Experiences

Design Engaging Content: Develop training experiences that are engaging and effective, incorporating various formats such as instructor-led sessions, interactive eLearning modules, and virtual workshops.
Utilize Diverse Formats: Employ a range of formats to cater to different learning styles and needs, including webpages, toolkits, videos, animations, and simulations.
Tailor Training Resources: Customize training materials to align with specific business needs and customer requirements, ensuring relevance and applicability.
Support Interactive and Virtual Learning: Create interactive elements within training resources, such as simulations and eLearning modules, to enhance engagement and practical application. Design and facilitate virtual workshops and online training sessions to provide flexible and accessible learning opportunities.
Develop Comprehensive Toolkits: Assemble toolkits with essential resources, guides, and templates to support effective learning and implementation.
Act on Feedback: Utilize feedback from participants to continuously refine and improve training experiences, adapting formats and content as needed.

Continuous Evolution & Integration of Feedback

Feedback Collection and Analysis: Systematically gather feedback from training participants, stakeholders, and other relevant sources to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of training materials and experiences.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze feedback to identify areas for enhancement and make data-driven adjustments to training content, formats, and delivery methods to better meet learner needs and organizational goals. Regularly update and refine training materials and resources based on feedback and emerging trends to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
Feedback Loop Management: Establish and manage structured feedback loops to facilitate ongoing dialogue between participants, stakeholders, and the training team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Work closely with stakeholders to align feedback with business objectives and ensure that training improvements support broader organizational goals.
Innovation and Best Practices: Stay updated on industry best practices and innovations in training and development, integrating new methods and technologies as informed by feedback to enhance overall training effectiveness.

Flexible Engagement & Team Commitments

Support Company and PD Team Responsibilities: Integrate and align your work with team and company priorities, actively contributing to the achievement of these goals.
Engage in Team Commitments: Participate in and/or lead team commitments, including working groups, team meetings, projects, and other initiatives contributing to the overall success of the region.
Adapt to Company Needs: Flexibly support various initiatives as needed, adapting to the changing needs of the organization and contributing to emerging projects or priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of PreK-12 bilingual classroom teaching experience
At least 2+ years of experience designing and facilitating professional development sessions in English and Spanish for PreK-12 educators both in-person and online, at scale
Proven knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying them when delivering learning experiences to adults
Experience teaching with, implementing, or facilitating professional development with Amplify CKLA and Amplify Caminos programs
Strong knowledge around best practices for implementing high-quality instruction in literacy, rooted in the Science of Reading
Demonstrated proficiency with instructional and visual design
Experience using Google Slides, video editing software, Easy Generator or other online course authoring tool, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks
Excellent skill and comfort with technology-based productivity tools, including Google Applications and video conferencing programs (Google Meet, Zoom)
Fluent in written and spoken academic Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience facilitating Amplify professional development sessions
Demonstrated expertise with supporting diverse student populations (English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, Gifted/Talented, etc.)

You are a good fit for this role if you:

Embrace Flexibility and Adaptability: You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable navigating changes. You balance flexibility with a commitment to standardized processes, ensuring that design solutions are both adaptable and consistently high-quality.
Principle-First Decision Making: You approach projects and decisions with a principle-first mindset, prioritizing core principles that guide decision-making. This ensures that decisions align with our overarching goals, values, and strategy.
User-Centered: You understand the importance of usability and impact on key stakeholders, primarily PLS and teachers. You design with the end-user in mind, ensuring that all materials and solutions are practical, user-friendly, and directly address their needs at scale.
Balance Standardization & Innovation: You are invested in creating standardized design content and utilizing standard practices that promote efficiency while remaining open to seizing opportunities that arise and taking on innovative approaches, ensuring design systems are scalable and consistently applied across projects.
Foster Collaboration: You are energized by working with others, especially across functions, and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams. You actively seek input from various stakeholders to create cohesive and effective design solutions.
Growth Mindset & Continuous Improvement: You maintain core foundational knowledge and expertise while committing to ongoing learning and self-improvement. Embracing a growth mindset, you adapt to new challenges and continually enhance your skills, ensuring your work remains relevant and high-quality.
Represent the PD Team Brand: You prioritize building strong relationships and embody the values of the PD team. You approach challenges with a “how might we” mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance our brand. You orient toward an abundance mindset - you are a pie baker, not a pie eater.

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.