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Professional Learning Specialist

At ESS our motto is, “Every day counts!” We take opportunities every day to grow and better our company as well as our employees.

OVERVIEW: We are hiring a Professional Learning Specialist to strengthen and develop substitute teacher and paraprofessional performance by delivering impactful training and feedback aligned with company standards.

SCHEDULE:

• Working Hours: Part-time Monday-Friday – work hours vary based on class training schedule
• Work Location: On-site within Hendry County School District
• Location: Travel to assigned district may be required and is covered by mileage reimbursement.

STIPEND:

• $225 (based upon extensive teaching/administrative experience) per five-hour training session plus travel mileage reimbursement at the company rate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with school and district leadership to identify professional development needs, implement coaching strategies, and recommend areas for instructional improvement.
• Communicate and model research‑based instructional practices, providing individualized, classroom‑embedded coaching to training participants.
• Support the implementation of district initiatives, including professional development curriculum frameworks and instructional programs for school district staff.
• Facilitate learning experiences that promote individualized adult learning principles, adaptability, and continuous professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years master teaching or school leadership experience.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly stands, walks, sits, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaches with hands and arms, talk, or hear.

VISION REQUIREMENTS - Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) to work on the computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons, with or without notice.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.