Professional Development Specialist

Jobtailor

Adelphi (MD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Education Programs Coordinator in Maryland to design and deliver in-person and online professional development for K‑12 and higher education educators. You will collaborate with the Maryland State Department of Education on CS standards, conduct needs assessments, and mentor teachers to improve instructional practice.

The role also involves coordinating workshop logistics, ensuring CEU/CPD credits, and providing LMS support and data reports to inform program

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience in education, computer science education, STEM education, instructional design, or related P‑20 fields.
Experience designing, facilitating, and/or supporting in-person and online professional development for educators or adult learners.
Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or implementation support to K‑12 educators.
Experience coordinating programs, events, or professional learning activities, including scheduling, registration, participant communication, and logistical support.
Knowledge of instructional practices, adult learning theory, and effective facilitation strategies.
Skill in facilitating professional learning experiences in both in-person and virtual environments.
Ability to coach, mentor, and support educators in implementation of instructional practices, programs, or initiatives.
Proficiency with learning management systems (Canvas), including course setup, participant support, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong written communication skills for training materials, guides, reports, and stakeholder communications.
Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to coordinate program logistics and communicate with participants, educators, facilitators, and stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build productive relationships.
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG) or ability to learn quickly.
Ability to support inclusive, equitable, accessible professional learning environments.

Responsibilities

Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional development workshops for K‑12 and higher education educators, including online formats.
Collaborate with the Maryland State Department of Education on CS standards development and revision.
Conduct quarterly needs assessments related to CS, computational thinking, and content instruction.
Provide coaching and mentoring to teachers to support instructional improvement.
Coordinate event logistics, including registration, communications, and resources.
Ensure CEU/CPD credits align with state requirements and reporting.

Skills

Professional development facilitation

LMS proficiency

Instructional design

Coaching and mentoring

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Job description

• Designs, facilitates, and evaluates in‑person and online professional development workshops, curriculum institutes, and professional learning communities in computer science and related P‑20 areas for K‑12 and higher education educators.
• Collaborates with the Maryland State Department of Education on the development and revision of K‑12 computer science education standards.
• Conducts quarterly needs assessments related to computer science, computational thinking, and related content instruction in Maryland public school systems.
• Delivers interactive training on computing pedagogy, curriculum integration, equity strategies, and emerging educational technologies.
• Provides ongoing mentoring and coaching to participating teachers to support instructional improvement.
• Manages implementation of MCCE workshops and related activities for Maryland K‑12 districts, administrators, facilitators, higher education faculty, and collaborators.
• Coordinates event logistics, including registration, accommodations, participant communication, and required resources.
• Ensures professional learning offerings are reviewed and approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits in alignment with state requirements.
• Provides operational support to ensure effective meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Creates and manages user accounts, roles, permissions, enrollments, and authentication methods; oversees course access and sub‑account provisioning for all MCCE and P‑20 accounts.
• Sets up academic terms, creates course shells, archives/concludes courses, and supports content import/export and duplication.
• Serves as the primary technical contact for LMS platform‑related issues; provides timely support to staff, facilitators, and participants; communicates updates, features, maintenance, and outages for all MCCE and P‑20 accounts.
• Develops and maintains user guides, FAQs, tutorials, and best practices; delivers training and onboarding for facilitators and participants.
• Assists with course set up, content organization, and Canvas tool usage; advises on instructional design and accessibility (WCAG/ADA compliance).
• Aligns Canvas interface with MCCE/P‑20 branding and manages shared resources, templates, and blueprint courses.
• Generates reports on usage, engagement, and enrollment trends.
• Helps develop and enforce Canvas‑related policies; manages course completion certificates and MSDE CPD credit forms.
• Collects, compiles, and organizes data pertinent to the effectiveness of facilitated workshops. Analyzes, summarizes, and communicates this information to appropriate USM officials.
• Assists in the preparation of annual and financial reports, recommendations, and other information resources for the improvement of MCCE and its programs.
• Provides support for P‑20 meetings, convenings, and events as needed, including coordination of logistics and participant communication.
• Assists with implementation tasks to support the overall effectiveness of P‑20 activities and initiatives.
• Assists in arranging online or in‑person event venues, sets up registration, arranges accommodations, communicates with facilitators and participants, and coordinates any resources needed. Provides any other support required by P‑20 to promote the effectiveness of meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in education, computer science education, STEM education, instructional design, or related P‑20 fields.
Experience designing, facilitating, and/or supporting in‑person and online professional development for educators or adult learners.
Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or implementation support to K‑12 educators.
Experience coordinating programs, events, or professional learning activities, including scheduling, registration, participant communication, and logistical support.
Knowledge of instructional practices, adult learning theory, and effective facilitation strategies.
Skill in facilitating professional learning experiences in both in‑person and virtual environments.
Ability to coach, mentor, and support educators in the implementation of instructional practices, programs, or initiatives.
Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), including course set up, participant support, course delivery, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to develop training materials, guides, reports, and stakeholder communications.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to coordinate program logistics and communicate effectively with participants, educators, facilitators, and other stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build productive working relationships.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive learning practices, including ADA and WCAG principles, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
Ability to support inclusive, equitable, and accessible professional learning environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and facilitating professional development workshops for K‑12 and higher education educators, with a strong focus on computer science education and instructional design. Proficient in utilizing learning management systems like Canvas and implementing effective coaching and mentoring strategies to enhance instructional practices.

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