Professional Learning Specialist, CKLA (Bilingual) (contractor)

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A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating 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 turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves over eleven million students in all 50 states.
Employment type: Contractor (Part-time)
Compensation: Professional Learning Specialists are paid by assignment. A standard hourly pay rate will be established per assignment.
Hours: Contractors are scheduled on an as-needed basis, but must be available during school hours across all US time zones. May 16 - September 9, 2022 availability highly-preferred.
Location: In-person session delivery is required. All Professional Learning Specialists must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently, wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines are at the discretion of session participants and the Professional Learning Specialists (unless district requests for all in attendance to wear masks).
Equipment required: Laptop, portable speakers, and accessory cables, as needed.
Start date: All contractors will begin onboarding in April 2022. (Onboarding in April is largely asynchronous, so new team members can work at their own pace and at flexible hours as long as they meet key deadlines. There will also be live synchronous onboarding sessions for which there is typically more than one time slot available.)
Amplify is reimagining the way teachers teach and students learn. We believe high-quality instructional materials and technology can empower classroom teachers to offer more personalized instruction and accelerate the potential of individual students to become more active, engaged learners.
Our goal is to make education, and thereby the world, more equitable. We create education products that celebrate differences in life and thought as well as ideals we may hold in common. We help teachers craft rigorous learning experiences that reflect the diverse histories, cultures, and identities their students bring to the classroom. We also help teachers support their students in constructing, questioning, expanding, and strengthening knowledge of where they come from and who they are becoming. To do this, we hire and develop people with the broadest range of talents, life stories and experiences, and together we build a diverse and inclusive culture. If this resonates with you, we invite you to come and work with us!
About Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA):
Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a unique PreK-5 ELA core curriculum program, built on the keys to early literacy and long-term success: background knowledge and foundational skills. Amplify CKLA combines a coherent sequence of rich, diverse content knowledge across social studies, science, literature, and the arts with an explicit, systematic approach to foundational skills instruction. Our intentional program design allows students to build a robust knowledge base for accessing and unpacking complex texts, so real comprehension can happen. Come join the team that supports districts nationwide in adopting a program based on the science of reading and help teachers change reading outcomes for students!
Job Description
If you love teaching students the power of reading and writing, get excited about the intersection of background knowledge and foundational skills in the classroom, and enjoy coaching and collaborating with teachers, then consider applying to be a CKLA Professional Learning Specialist for Amplify.
Your job will be to train and coach teachers to implement Amplify CKLA successfully in their classrooms, and to work with other PD team members to tailor professional development experiences and materials.
We are looking for people who are passionate about reading and writing; who can coach and manage engagements across multiple schools; who enjoy teaching and learning; who are flexible with their time; and who are team players.
Responsibilities of the CKLA Professional Learning Specialist (Spanish):

  • Facilitate initial training workshops and follow up strengthening workshops, both in-person and remote, for groups of up to 40 teachers in English and Spanish
  • Conduct in-person coaching sessions with smaller groups of teachers
  • Provide support to individual classroom teachers and leaders by modeling, co-teaching, observing, and providing feedback
  • Complete post-training reports to summarize session logistics, materials, and any additional school support with the PD team
  • Participate in CKLA team meetings and internal trainings
  • Travel required
  • Provide a firm range of date for availability


Basic Qualifications:

  • Fluent and able to deliver sessions in Spanish
  • 3+ years of K-5 ELA teaching experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field or comparable experience
  • Proven knowledge of current ELA best practices in Spanish and English and Common Core ELA Standards
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate in-person and remote professional development for teachers and/or instructional leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated proficiency with technology-based productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Applications, video conferencing tools, etc.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Passionate about early literacy instruction in both Spanish and English
  • Ability to translate existing resources into Spanish
  • Experience teaching Amplify CKLA
  • Master's or Advanced Degree in Education
  • Instructional leadership experience as a coach or school leader
  • Understanding and compassion for the role of the teachers and leaders
  • Experience working with diverse student populations (English learners, SPED, Gifted/Talented, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to implement instructional strategies that enhance participant engagement and equity of learning
  • Demonstrated client/partnership management experience
  • Year round availability


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 of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

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