Specialized Education Services, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) - Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCatapult Learning is a national organization that provides educational solutions aimed at improving academic achievement for students. The Professional Development Specialist will support educators by hosting planning conferences, conducting needs assessments, and leading professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators
Support leaders in school improvement planning
Conduct campus based needs assessments and collaborate with leaders on school improvement planning over 4 years
Coach site based leaders
Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually/one-on-one
Craft creative example lessons that captivate students
Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed
Research and demonstrate instructional strategies
Foster a culture of active participation and vibrant open discussions
Ensure all educator development is completed successfully
Provide report documentation as required
Communicate actively with directors regarding activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education or related field (master's degree preferred)
Experience delivering professional development workshops to adult educators
Experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders either cognitively, instructionally or within a specific content-area focus in mind
Must include school turnaround experience/school transformation
10+ years of teaching experience
5+ years of administration experience
Expertise in SPED, ELL, Math, ELAR is beneficial
Excellent communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
Preferred
master's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive per diem pay.
An attractive and robust suite of benefits for full-time employees: employees who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and more) and our 401k plan with company match.
Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and paid training.
Carefully curated professional development materials and lesson plans.
Employee assistance program.
A generous time off policy: employees who work 15 or more hours per week are eligible for sick and personal time; holidays and other periods when schools are closed are paid for full-time, salaried roles.
Company
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erik Ryan
Director of School Partnerships, Western Region
Susan Dean, LCSW-C
Director of Strategic Partnerships/ Clinical Supervisor
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