Professional Development Facilitator (12-Month)

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

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Instructional Designer II to coordinate, develop, and deliver professional learning for K-12 educators and educational leaders within the CS Everyone Center. You will design engaging sessions on CS, AI literacy, instructional technology, and comprehensive practices.

You will translate evolving AI/CS topics into practical learning, collaborate across Center projects, and support materials aligned with CS goals, accessibility, and UDL principles.

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.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning for K-12 educators.

Responsibilities

• 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 PLCs.
• Translate complex topics in AI, CS, and educational technology into practical learning experiences for educators.

Skills

Professional development

K-12 educator coaching

AI literacy integration

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Advanced degree in education or instructional design

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Loop

Job description

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.

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.

Job Description

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

Special Instructions To Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• A cover letter detailing your relevant experience with K-12 professional learning, CS/AI education, and instructional technology
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No