ABOUT THE ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL

Founded over 86 years ago, the Atlanta Speech School has evolved into four school divisions, four clinical programs, Rollins Center for Language & Literacy professional development program and the Rollins Center free online Cox Campus. Across all our programs we are driven to ensure that each child can find their voice. The School has never turned away a child in need of our specialized services based on their family’s financial circumstances.
We are the educational equivalent of a teaching hospital. With our vision of literacy and justice for all, we lead equity-based change by extending our work beyond our campus. What occurs in the classroom for each child at the Atlanta Speech School is made available to every teacher by way of our free online professional learning platform, Cox Campus. Cox Campus’ membership is composed of more than 300,000 educators, leaders, healthcare professionals and parents representing all fifty states and 130 countries. 

The Atlanta Speech School provides an unmatched opportunity to learn from both peers and experts in the field, and to contribute to the School’s growing body of knowledge. Beyond seeking proficiency, we work to construct a deep reading brain for each child at the School, and, through our Rollins Center, every child beyond our campus. Deep reading requires learning to make connections between what we read to what we think, feel, and do. Through deep reading, children develop empathy, build critical thinking, and go on to make the greatest possible difference in the lives of others.

• We believe in connection over compliance. Rather than silencing children, we teach them to listen — and to think, to question, and to solve.
• Our staff works together to know and serve each child from within an intentional learning ecosystem that is as joyful as it is rigorous.
• Our practices are grounded in structured literacy and built on the sciences of healthy brain development, language acquisition, and the construction of the deep reading brain. This work is intentionally centered around critical thinking, empathy, problem solving, and the development of executive functions.

We are committed to providing a community through which all our students, families, and staff show up safely as themselves and for each other. As stewards of this environment, it is our responsibility to ensure safety extends to every person, inclusive of all races/ethnicities, religions, genders, family structures, sexual orientations, and any other aspect of their identity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Professional Development & Engagement Coordinator will lead the strategic enhancement and elevation of internal and external professional learning experiences, including growing the impact, consistency, and branding of presentations, conferences, and communications. This individual will ensure that all content delivery from staff development reflects the highest standard of excellence and is aligned with the institution’s mission to attract and support top-tier educators reflective of the communities we serve.
This position will oversee the design and implementation of two differentiated professional growth tracks for staff continuing education and leadership as well as strategic marketing and branding efforts for the organization, with a particular focus on amplifying the reputation and identity of the Speech School as the country’s most comprehensive center for language and literacy.

CONFERENCE LEARNINGS & KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION

• Design and implement a reporting structure for conference attendees that ensures learnings are maximally applied and shared across teams.
• Facilitate systems for cross-functional knowledge-sharing that drive professional growth and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree in one of the following areas (or a closely related field): Education (especially with a focus on adult learning, instructional design, curriculum development, or leadership), Organizational Development, Strategic Communications, or Learning and Development

· Proven experience designing and delivering high-quality professional learning experiences, including national conference presentations.

• Expertise in visual communication, storytelling, presentation development (including effective integration of technology), and public speaking.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and leadership development.
• Experience in marketing, branding, or strategic communications within an educational or nonprofit context preferred.
• Excellent organizational, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices in all circumstances.

SOFT SKILLS

• Oral and written clarityto coach presenters, create professional materials, and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ability to tailor messages to different audiences (internal teams, external conference attendees).
• Works well with directors, presenters, and staff across functions.
• Brings a fresh lens to presentation design, internal PD structures, and branding.
• Able to translate abstract ideas into engaging visual or structural outputs.
• Can balance multiple projects with varying timelines.
• Able to adjust tone, style, and approach based on changing needs or feedback.