Professional Development Specialist
Mystery.org
We are looking for a highly skilled Professional Development Specialist to deliver highly engaging learning experiences for classroom educators, specialists, and administrators through virtual and in-person experiences. Professional Development Specialists present competent, expert information about DreamBox Math and Literacy solutions to ensure clients achieve the outcomes outlined for each learning session. As a member of the Professional Development team, you will also contribute to team education experiences, and follow all processes for recording essential information using internal systems.
As a Professional Development Specialist, you bring classroom experience and education expertise that will contribute to evolving our professional learning services and content. Experience with presenting to adult audiences and a proven understanding of adult learning theory is required.
In This Role You Will:
- Delivering highly engaging, world-class professional development experiences to educators both virtually and in-person.
- Collaborating with internal teams to create an excellent client experience for customers.
- Presenting competent, expert information that ensures client participants achieve the outcomes of the learning session.
- Follow all Professional Development processes, including timely recording of tasks and essential information.
- Working seamlessly with Customer organization team members to effectively communicate workflow and next steps.
- Routinely collaborating with the Professional Development team, participating in internal training/learning opportunities, and appropriately contributing in all team meetings.
- Communicating effectively with internal teams and external clients.
- Capably and confidently making informed adjustments to support clients.
- Using data to determine needs and validate solutions for specific educators and schools.
- Consulting with school staff and developing plans for Professional Development.
- Actively scheduling Professional Development sessions and other engagements.
Core Competencies for Success:
- Math/Literacy education experience required. Math + literacy education a plus
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Previous experience training adults with technology products
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with teachers and administrators
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to immediate or unforeseen challenges
Credentials and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Masters a plus.
- A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in K-12 classroom
- A minimum of 3 years of experience delivering professional development sessions & knowledge of adult learning
- Ability to travel to local schools regularly
- Legal right to work in the United States
This role is designed to be local to Prince George's County in Maryland with travel to the onsite school district.