Professional Learning Director

at  Imagine Learning

DESCRIPTION

Position at Imagine Learning
Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.
At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day . W e are passionate about innovat ing together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.
We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development , flexible work-from-home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work , and a supportive and connected team . T he majority of our employees enjoy the opportunity to work remotely from home within the US , or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Scottsdale, AZ (headquarters) , Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA , Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN .
Imagine Your Impact .
The Professional Learning Director manages School District customer training and is a pedagogical expert, developing and organizing professional learning for prospective and current clients. This position supports the Professional Learning department by supporting change management for school districts, ensuring the team delivers content and product expertise for teachers and administrators, and ultimately driving renewal sales of Core products.
Position Type : This is a regular , full-time position .
Compensation : Base pay is anticipated to be between $ 106,557 and $ 130, 000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.
Location : In this US-based position your location will be remote .
Travel : You can also expect up to approximately 50 % trav el, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: I magine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 1 6 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity and Fertility benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer hours and annual giving events
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience .

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Co n veys subject matter expertise in the development and facilitation of adult and product consulting meetings for kindergarten through 12th grade core subject. Deep expertise in either ELA or math is preferred.
• Alongside the Director of Professional Learning, leads the PL team, with special focus on custom professional learning solutions for strategic accounts, leading Specialists to effectively navigating the numerous steps in the collaborative custom training development process demonstrating the ability to influence learning outcomes.
• Manage strategy and development of professional development plans for RFPS.
• Manage strategy for certification of facilitators with the end goal of creating a cohesive process across core products.
• Communicate with sales and marketing, working with internal production, design, technology, and academic design teams to shape and develop deliverables that will drive success of the product in the marketplace.
• Collaborating with the other departments, create and refine an excellent client experience by developing world-class professional learning trainings that ensures client participants achieve the outcomes of the learning session.
• Builds credibility with team who in turn cultivate trust with teachers, staff, and district leaders by ensuring that training participants receive organized, exceptional professional development.
• Exudes deep curriculum knowledge with the ability to pivot when it comes to pedagogy, product, and platform.
• Define customer segmentation, strategies , and support models and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist all implementation team efforts nationally and within assigned regions to promote product sales and partner engagement.
• Other duties as required.
• Up to 50% possible travel.

Share Your Expertise .

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Sales, Marketing, Account Management , or related field, and a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in developing, delivering, and improving meaningful professional learning experiences or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• A master’s degree , Ph.D., or extensive experience in adult learning facilitation is preferred.
• Additional expertise in working with large school districts in a consultative approach is preferred.
• K-12 grade English Language Arts or Mathematics teaching background as well as school administration experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and previous experience working with a Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.
• Ability to understand ongoing market trends and align campaigns to relevant projects and programs.
• Knowledge of industry-accepted best practices and tools.
• Strong multi-tasking, project management, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to articulate instructional/technical concepts with clarity.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.

Our C ommitment to D iversity, E quity, I nclusion, and B elonging (DEIB+) .
Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.
Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Co n veys subject matter expertise in the development and facilitation of adult and product consulting meetings for kindergarten through 12th grade core subject. Deep expertise in either ELA or math is preferred.
• Alongside the Director of Professional Learning, leads the PL team, with special focus on custom professional learning solutions for strategic accounts, leading Specialists to effectively navigating the numerous steps in the collaborative custom training development process demonstrating the ability to influence learning outcomes.
• Manage strategy and development of professional development plans for RFPS.
• Manage strategy for certification of facilitators with the end goal of creating a cohesive process across core products.
• Communicate with sales and marketing, working with internal production, design, technology, and academic design teams to shape and develop deliverables that will drive success of the product in the marketplace.
• Collaborating with the other departments, create and refine an excellent client experience by developing world-class professional learning trainings that ensures client participants achieve the outcomes of the learning session.
• Builds credibility with team who in turn cultivate trust with teachers, staff, and district leaders by ensuring that training participants receive organized, exceptional professional development.
• Exudes deep curriculum knowledge with the ability to pivot when it comes to pedagogy, product, and platform.
• Define customer segmentation, strategies , and support models and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist all implementation team efforts nationally and within assigned regions to promote product sales and partner engagement.
• Other duties as required.
• Up to 50% possible travel

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Sales, Marketing, Account Management , or related field, and a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in developing, delivering, and improving meaningful professional learning experiences or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• A master’s degree , Ph.D., or extensive experience in adult learning facilitation is preferred.
• Additional expertise in working with large school districts in a consultative approach is preferred.
• K-12 grade English Language Arts or Mathematics teaching background as well as school administration experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and previous experience working with a Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.
• Ability to understand ongoing market trends and align campaigns to relevant projects and programs.
• Knowledge of industry-accepted best practices and tools.
• Strong multi-tasking, project management, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to articulate instructional/technical concepts with clarity.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through