Program Specialist

HR Pals & Recruiting Pals; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a full-time Program Specialist to lead the development of key educational initiatives like the Certified Educator Program and the Professional Learning Hub. This role will require expertise in instructional design, project management, and collaboration with educators. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in teaching, along with strong communication and project management skills. Benefits include health insurance, generous PTO, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Flexible, mission-driven workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or administrator.
• Experience in instructional design or curriculum development for adult learners.
• Knowledge of asynchronous PD models and educator certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, pilot, and implementation of the Certified Educator Program.
• Design and deliver short-form, on-demand microcourses and learning paths.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables across all initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Instructional Design

Collaboration

Team Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a full-time Program Specialist to lead and support the development of their flagship educator-facing initiatives: the Certified Educator Program, the Professional Learning Hub. This position will also support the development of new Effective Tech Guidelines. Our client is looking for someone who blends instructional design expertise with project management and a strong understanding of educator needs and the evolving teaching and learning landscape.

You will work under the Director of Programs and in collaboration with internal teams and volunteer committees or workgroups to design, develop, and support these initiatives and additional program needs as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, pilot, and implementation of the Certified Educator Program
• Manage the Certification Design Committee: coordinate meetings, track decisions, and integrate feedback
• Create and maintain performance-based assessments, rubrics, and support tools
• Support the future development of Level 2 and specialty endorsement certifications

Professional Learning Hub (PL Hub) Content Development

• Design and deliver short-form, on-demand microcourses and learning paths
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure content quality and relevance
• Manage release timelines, content updates, and feedback integration
• Align all assets to UDL principles and our clients instructional design framework

Effective Tech Guidelines Development

• Launch and coordinate the Effective Tech Guidelines workgroup (Fall 2025)
• Facilitate meetings, synthesize recommendations, and draft practical, classroom-centered guidance
• Support the development of resources to promote adoption at the school and district levels

General Responsibilities

• Maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all initiatives
• Support volunteer committees and workgroups with logistics, communication, and documentation
• Collaborate with communications and events teams to promote learning opportunities
• Ensure all learning materials are inclusive, accessible, and equity-driven
• Provide occasional support at our clients in-person events or virtual trainings

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or administrator
• Experience in instructional design or curriculum development for adult learners
• Knowledge of asynchronous PD models, microlearning, and educator certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience facilitating collaborative groups
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a remote environment

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and technology integration frameworks (ISTE, TPACK, SAMR)
• Experience with LMS platforms and digital content creation tools
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams and external contributors
• Instructional design grounded in UDL and adult learning theory
• Skilled in content development for digital learning environments
• Strong stakeholder and volunteer engagement abilities
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools
• Equity-focused and learner-centered mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% for events and trainings
• Extended periods of computer-based work
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds for event support
• Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Location: Remote, with periodic in-person meetings or event attendance
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO and paid holidays
• Culture: Flexible, mission-driven workplace with a small, dynamic team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Project Management, and Public Relations

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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