Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy - Amplify

About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents.

Job Description

Amplify is seeking a full-time Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy with backgrounds in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development team and make a nationwide impact on educators and students.

Lead Professional Learning Specialists (Lead PLS) facilitate high-quality professional learning for teachers and school leaders, ensuring they feel confident implementing Amplify literacy programs to drive student success. In addition, Lead PLS coach and support a cohort of approximately 20 Professional Learning Specialists (PLS), ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across engagements.

Essential Responsibilities

Professional Development Delivery

• Develop deep expertise in Amplify Literacy programs and associated professional development offerings.
• Deliver remote and onsite professional development approximately two days per week to groups of 30–40 educators.
• Adapt facilitation to meet the unique needs and contexts of customers.
• Track and complete all session logistics and deliverables in a timely manner.

Professional Growth & Certification

• Participate in paid certification training to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist (if not already certified).
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including observation, feedback, and coaching, to continuously improve facilitation practice.

Coaching & Team Leadership

• Coach a cohort of ~20 PLS through observation and debrief cycles, modeling, peer practice, and both written and 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 throughout the year.
• Regularly review post-session survey data (daily during peak season: May–September) to identify trends and provide actionable feedback to PLS.
• Communicate key insights regarding individual and cohort performance, needs, and challenges to relevant stakeholders.
• Share observations of customer engagement with Amplify products, including strengths and areas for improvement, with product teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 aligned to rigorous grade-level standards in English.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and virtual professional development.
• Strong proficiency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and respond effectively to customer needs in real time.
• Strong time management skills across multiple priorities.

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.).

Travel Requirements

Travel is an essential function of this role. Travel is expected at approximately 60% or more during the summer season (May through September) and 20–40% during the school year. Travel includes overnight stays and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation, sometimes with limited advance notice. Travel-related expenses are reimbursed.