Professional Development Specialist
$86,275–$96,425 year
On-siteAdelphi, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Design and evaluate in-person and online professional development workshops, curriculum institutes, and professional learning communities for K-12 and higher education educators in computer science and related areas. Collaborate with the Maryland State Department of Education on standards development, conduct quarterly needs assessments, and deliver interactive training on computing pedagogy, equity strategies, and emerging technologies. Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to teachers while managing event logistics, registration, and accommodations for statewide initiatives. Administer the Canvas LMS by creating user accounts, managing enrollments, and providing technical support for staff and participants. Generate reports on usage trends and assist in preparing annual and financial resources for program improvement. This one-year contractual position with renewal potential supports the Maryland Center for Computing Education's commitment to innovative educator preparation and statewide learning communities.
Required Qualifications
- 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 setup, 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
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field
- Experience designing, facilitating, or evaluating large-scale professional development programs, curriculum institutes, communities of practice, or sustained educator learning cohorts
- Experience teaching in K–12 or higher education, preferably in computer science, STEM, or technology-enhanced instruction
- Experience serving as an instructional coach, lead teacher, mentor, or professional learning facilitator
- Experience supporting statewide initiatives, multi-district programs, or district-level implementation efforts
- Experience leading the planning and coordination of statewide, regional, or education-focused events, workshops, conferences, or professional learning programs
- Familiarity with computer science standards and implementation practices
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate inclusive, equity-focused professional learning experiences that promote educator engagement and growth
- Experience developing user guides, tutorials, training resources, or digital learning materials for educational technologies
- Familiarity with WCAG/ADA accessibility considerations in instructional design and digital content development
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