Professional Development Facilitator (12-Month)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks a Professional Development Facilitator to coordinate, develop, and deliver professional learning across the CS Everyone Center. You will design, facilitate, and evaluate learning experiences for K-12 educators and educational leaders, focusing on CS, AI literacy, instructional technology, and inclusive practices.

You will deliver in-person and virtual sessions, translate emerging AI/CS topics into practical learning, and collaborate across center projects to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning for K-12 educators and leaders.
• Experience translating AI/CS topics into practical professional learning.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple center projects to identify needs and develop coherent experiences.
• Experience promoting participation in CS and AI professional learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning experiences for K-12 educators and educational leaders focused on CS, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive educational practices.
• Deliver engaging professional learning through face-to-face workshops, virtual sessions, cohort-based programs, and PLCs.
• Translate complex AI/CS topics into practical learning experiences educators can apply in schools.
• Collaborate across CS Everyone Center projects to identify common professional learning needs and develop coherent experiences across grant-funded initiatives.
• Support development and refinement of professional learning materials aligned with CS Everyone goals and accessibility principles.
• Promote and expand participation by partnering with districts and educational organizations and building educator relationships.

Skills

PD facilitation

CS education

AI literacy

Instructional tech

K-12 education

Educator coaching

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Loop

Job description

Professional Development Facilitator (12-Month)
Job No: 541714
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Pasco
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department: 18010100 - ED-DN OFFICE-GENERAL

Job Description

Classification Title: Instructional Designer II

Classification Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Coordinate, develop, and deliver professional learning across the CS Everyone Center

• Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning experiences for K-12 educators and educational leaders focused on CS, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive educational practices.


• Deliver engaging professional learning through face-to-face workshops, virtual sessions, cohort-based programs, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).


• Translate complex and rapidly evolving topics in AI, CS, and educational technology into practical learning experiences that educators can apply in their schools and classrooms.


• Collaborate across CS Everyone Center projects to identify common professional learning needs, coordinate offerings, and develop coherent experiences across grant funded initiatives.


• Support the development and refinement of professional learning materials, resources, and tools aligned with CS Everyone goals, current CS and AI standards, accessibility principles, and comprehensive instructional practices.

Promote and expand participation in professional learning opportunities

• Partner with school districts and educational organizations to understand local needs and support effective implementation of CS and AI initiatives.


• Develop and maintain professional relationships with educators, district leaders, community organizations, higher education partners, and other stakeholders.


• Contribute to outreach and recruitment efforts that expand participation in CS Everyone professional learning opportunities, particularly among districts and communities that may have limited access to CS and AI learning opportunities.


• Work closely with project managers and other Center staff to coordinate timelines, deliverables, communications, and evaluation activities.


• Monitor emerging developments in AI, CS education, and instructional technology and help the Center respond to evolving educator and district needs.

Perform related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and functions related to this position.

Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Florida, including to rural and underserved communities, is required.

Expected Salary

$70,000-75,000

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Substantial experience providing professional development or instructional coaching to K-12 educators


• Demonstrated experience in K-12 computer science, artificial intelligence, instructional technology, or related educational technology


• Experience translating technology or emerging educational practices into practical professional learning for educators


• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences for broad audiences, both in person and virtually


• Strong presentation, written communication, relationship‑building, and collaboration skills


• Experience working across schools, districts, organizations, or other complex educational environments


• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with educators and educational stakeholders


• Experience leading or supporting district‑wide implementation of instructional technology, computer science, or AI initiatives


• Experience with AI literacy, generative AI, or AI integration in K-12 education


• Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and comprehensive instructional practices


• Experience supporting educators serving learners with disabilities


• Experience with grant‑funded educational initiatives


• Experience presenting at state, regional, or national educational conferences


• Experience developing or facilitating Professional Learning Communities or other cohort based professional learning


• Experience with project management software such as Asana, Microsoft Loop, or similar platforms


• Advanced degree in education, instructional design, computer science, educational technology, or related field

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.