Professional Development Specialist

Catapult Learning; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem pay

Benefits for eligible employees

Professional development opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, seeks a Professional Development Specialist to support educators across the North Florida and South Georgia region. Per diem schedules vary by school needs and start in 2026-2027.

You will design and deliver high-impact PD, coach teachers one-on-one, craft engaging sample lessons, lead workshops, research instructional strategies, and document outcomes for directors. Excellent communication and Florida-certified teaching credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education or related field (masters degree preferred).
• Experience delivering professional development workshops to adult educators.
• Experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders cognitively, instructionally, or within a specific content-area focus.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate required.
• Experience teaching math, literacy, science or related curriculum.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash educators creativity.
• Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually/one-on-one.
• Craft creative example lessons that captivate students.
• Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
• Research and demonstrate instructional strategies.
• Foster a culture of active participation and vibrant open discussions.
• Ensure all educator development is completed successfully.
• Provide report documentation as required.
• Communicate actively with directors regarding activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Workshop facilitation

Coaching teachers

Educational technology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors degree in education

Masters degree preferred

Florida teaching certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Professional Development | Per Diem

Positions begin in the current school year 2026-2027. Per diem (minimum number of hours are not guaranteed). Schedules vary based on individual school needs. Skills needed in elementary school experience, middle/high school experience, math/science/STEM and ELA background.

Location: North FL-Duval/South GA area

How you’ll be there for educators and students: Be their career guide. Be their collaborator. Be their consultant. Our PD Specialists equip teachers/school leaders with exceptional life-long experiences by building their skills in key instructional areas like literacy, math, STEM, technology implementation, and blended learning. The ripple effect of your impact will be felt by countless students as their teachers and school leaders leave every interaction with you better equipped to deliver on our promises to students.

Responsibilities

As a Professional Development Specialist with Catapult Learning, you will:

• Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators.
• Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually/one-on-one.
• Craft creative example lessons that captivate students.
• Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
• Research and demonstrate instructional strategies.
• Foster a culture of active participation and vibrant open discussions.
• Ensure all educator development is completed successfully.
• Provide report documentation as required.
• Communicate actively with directors regarding activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

How we’ll be there for you

• Competitive per diem pay.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and paid training.
• Carefully curated professional development materials and lesson plans.
• A generous time off policy for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Experience teaching math, literacy, science or other relevant curriculum.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate required.
• 5 years of experience delivering professional development workshops to adult educators.
• 5 years of experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders cognitively, instructionally, or within a specific content-area focus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.

About Catapult Learning

Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools. We partner with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.