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 ELA:
Amplify ELA is a blended curriculum designed specifically for grades 6-8. With Amplify ELA, students learn to tackle any complex text and make observations, grapple with interesting ideas, and find relevance for themselves. Students are engaged through dynamic texts, lively classroom discussions, and meaningful digital experiences.
Students and teachers work on devices (laptops, desktops or tablets) connected through a shared platform or in print. Because students do many of their assignments on the platform, teachers can see their progress and provide feedback in real time.
Job Description:
If you love to teach students the power of reading and writing, get excited about the intersection of technology in the classroom, and enjoy coaching and collaborating with teachers, then consider applying to be an ELA PD Facilitator for Amplify.
Your job will be to train and coach teachers throughout the year to help them make the Amplify ELA implementation a success in their classrooms and to work with other PD team members to tailor professional development experiences and materials.
We are looking for people who love 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 ELA Professional Learning Specialist:

• Facilitate initial training workshops and follow up strengthening workshops, both in-person and remote, for groups of up to 40 teachers
• Conduct in-person and remote coaching sessions with smaller groups of teachers
• Provide support to individual classroom teachers by modeling, co-teaching, observing, and providing feedback
• Participate in ELA team meetings and internal trainings
• Travel required
• Provide a firm range of date for availability

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of ELA teaching experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field or comparable experience
• Proven knowledge of current ELA instruction and Common Core ELA Standards
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate in-person professional development for teachers and/or instructional leaders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use it to inform practice
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom and professional development sessions
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology-based productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Applications, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Amplify ELA
• 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.