Professional Learning Specialist

Description

Imagine Learning is now accepting applications for Professional Learning Specialists. We are actively hiring for AZ, Madison, WI, Denver, CO and NC/SC/VA/NJ/NY/CT/PA (within a commutable distance to New York City).

Position Information

This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Professional Learning Solutions Director.

Compensation

Base pay is anticipated to be between $65,972 and $75,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location

In this US-based position your location will be remote.

Travel

You can expect travel up to approximately 60% of the time, (which will increase to up to 90% or 4-5 days per week during seasonal peaks, including overnights), so be sure you have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Share Your Expertise

• Deliver fee-based, engaging, small and large group presentations, both in-person and virtually, centered on district/school teaching and learning recommendations while modeling instructional best practices.
• Develop professional learning plans and implement strategies to support clients throughout their journey, from initial interest to renewal.
• Submit Training Requests, update and maintain customer records with session summaries and recommendations for next steps.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Customer Service and Sales. Respond to internal and external customer communication as part of a matrixed service team.
• Engage in a solutions-focused Professional Learning Community where the Professional Learning Specialist (PLS) will be both a learner and a leader. PLS continuously hone their craft by working with one another to both share best practices and information, as well as to learn new skills and approaches to deliver professional learning with impact.
• Manage multiple districts and additional projects simultaneously while focusing on the forecasted delivery of services reflecting seasonal deviations of activity.
• Manage the ability and availability to work flexible hours and travel, including overnight travel up to 3 nights per week when needed (which will increase up to 90% or 4-5 nights at seasonal peaks); driving and maintaining a valid Motor Vehicle Driver License in state of residence and an acceptable driving record.
• Fulfill any other responsibilities as needed to support team objectives.

Experience, education, and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or relevant field, and at least 5 years’ experience with blended and/or online learning; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in education, Educational Technology or a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience with core curriculum products (e.g., Imagine IM, Twig Science for STEM; Imagine Learning EL Education, Traverse for Humanities) is strongly preferred for roles designated as Professional Learning Specialist, STEM or Humanities.
• Current teaching certification or prior teaching experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom and Teams.
• Experience delivering successful professional development, training, and/ or consulting services in an educational environment.
• Strong multi-tasking, project management, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.