Professional Learning Specialist

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🕒 May 17

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $90k - $115k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📚 Learning and Development

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CharacterStrong

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11 - 50 employees

CharacterStrong is a fast-paced, tech education company that provides research-based Pre-K through 12th grade character development curricula and professional learning services that positively impact lives with opportunities to support schools with ongoing implementation (Professional Development, Customized Supports, Admin Masterminds, School Culture Trainings, etc.).

📋 Description

• Facilitate engaging, high-quality in-person and virtual professional learning sessions aligned to CharacterStrong’s curriculum (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) and implementation practices • Provide virtual coaching calls and follow-up support to educators and school teams to strengthen implementation fidelity and impact. • Serve as a lead Professional Learning Specialist for LAUSD partners, building strong relationships with school and district leaders. • Support in-person sessions or district events within the greater LA area. • Collaborate with the Director of Professional Learning Content to design, refine, and improve CharacterStrong professional learning content, materials, and session structures. • Contribute to the development and updating of content for CharacterStrong’s On-Demand Professional Development platform. • Partner with Curriculum and Product teams to ensure PD content aligns with curriculum updates and educator needs. • Share field insights from LAUSD and other partners to inform ongoing improvements to content and services. • Support schools and districts in understanding adult readiness, implementation stages, and effective PD structures. • Help customize professional learning experiences to meet district goals while maintaining alignment to CharacterStrong frameworks. • Act as a thought partner to educators around MTSS Tier 1, 2, and 3 practices and whole-staff engagement. • Work closely with the Professional Services team to align facilitation practices, tools, and messaging. • Participate in team meetings and reflective improvement cycles. • Model CharacterStrong’s values in all interactions with educators, partners, and teammates.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience facilitating professional learning for educators, including virtual delivery. • Experience as a school or district administrator, instructional coach, counselor, classroom teacher, or in a similar school-based role. • Strong understanding of adult learning theory and facilitation best practices. • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust with educators and school leaders. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines. • Comfort using virtual platforms and tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Google Slides, Google Workspace). • Experience working with large urban districts, particularly LAUSD. • Background in social-emotional learning, MTSS, PBIS, or whole-child initiatives. • Experience contributing to professional learning content development or curriculum design. • Familiarity with implementation science or coaching for fidelity. • Experience using project/content tools such as Notion or a learning management system. • Must reside within approximately two hours of the greater Los Angeles area and be able to support LAUSD partners.

🏖️ Benefits

• New laptop computer and other needed equipment • Annual Individual Budget for Professional Development of $1,000 • 401k Savings Plan with employer contribution • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, and Well-Being Programs • 3 weeks Company-Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of active employment) • Flexible Time Off, 6 Paid Sick Days, 11 Paid Company Holidays