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Amplify Education is seeking a Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Bilingual Literacy to join its Professional Development team. Amplify is a K–12 education technology leader serving 18+ million students and teachers across all 50 states and six continents, specializing in literacy, biliteracy, math, and science curriculum and assessment.
In this role, you will lead professional development delivery and manage a cohort of approximately 20 bilingual Professional Learning Specialists (PLS). You will facilitate high-quality PD for teachers and school leaders implementing Amplify's complementary English and Spanish literacy programs, ensuring educators feel confident and drive improved student outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
**Professional Development Delivery:** Develop deep expertise in two complementary Amplify Literacy programs (English and Spanish). Deliver remote and onsite professional development approximately 2 days per week to groups of 30–40 educators throughout the year. Adapt facilitation to meet unique customer needs and contexts. Track and complete all session logistics and deliverables.
**Coaching & Team Leadership:** Coach a cohort of ~20 bilingual PLS through best practices using observation/debrief cycles, modeling, peer practice, and written/live feedback. Design and implement targeted development plans based on observations, customer feedback, survey data, and reflection. Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new PLS. Regularly review post-session survey data (daily during peak season: May–September) to identify trends and provide actionable feedback. Communicate key insights regarding individual and cohort performance to stakeholders. Share observations of customer engagement with product teams.
**Ongoing Personal Learning:** Participate in paid certification training in Spanish and English to become a certified PLS (if not already certified). Engage in ongoing professional development including observation, feedback, and coaching to continuously improve facilitation practice.
Travel is an essential function of this role: approximately 60%+ during summer (May–September) and 20–40% during the school year, including overnight stays. All travel expenses are initially employee-paid with reimbursement processed 2–3 weeks after submission.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience teaching Pre-K–Grade 12
- 2+ years of experience coaching educators in Pre-K–Grade 12 settings
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experience applying them in professional development contexts
- Deep knowledge of instructional best practices in literacy, math, or science aligned to rigorous grade-level standards in English and Spanish
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and virtual professional development in both English and Spanish
- Strong proficiency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and respond effectively in real time to customer needs in both languages
- Strong time management skills across multiple priorities
- Spanish fluency at ILR Level 4 or higher (speaking, reading, and writing)
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- 2+ years of experience coaching or training educators using an Amplify program
- Experience working with diverse student populations (English learners, SPED, Gifted/Talented, etc.)
- Biliteracy/dual language experience
