Professional Development Implementation Support Specialist

This position is only open to internal Great Minds employees. To be considered for this position, applicants must be actively employed by Great Minds.

Great Minds, a rapidly growing challenger brand in the PK-12 instructional materials space, seeks a Professional Development Implementation Support Specialist to join our dynamic Humanities team.

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the... history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Position Summary

The Professional Development (PD) Implementation Support Specialist delivers the full suite of Wit & Wisdom professional development sessions, delivers virtual and onsite, job-embedded coaching, and fosters long-term relationships with teachers and school leaders implementing Wit & Wisdom. This role is an exceptional opportunity for skilled instructional coaches, school leaders, and district leaders who have experience implementing Wit & Wisdom and delivering professional development at the district, state, or national level. The PD Implementation Support Specialist works as part of a regionally-based team supporting district partners to successfully implement Great Minds curricula with fidelity. This role will work to support Cincinnati Public Schools. While the ideal candidate will work well independently, this will also be a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver full suite of virtual and in-person Wit & Wisdom
  professional development sessions, making necessary adjustments to ensure participant success
• Provide virtual and onsite (up to an estimated 90 days per year), job-embedded coaching support for teachers and school leaders
• Provide feedback on the development of facilitator-support resources, professional development content, and coaching materials
• Build supportive, collegial relationships with Great Minds implementation stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, and district leaders
• Provide timely communication and feedback with Great Minds supervisor related to priorities, risks, and challenges relevant to Great Minds and its mission
• Deliver additional professional development assignments outside of the assigned region as needed
• Exemplify Great Minds culture in all work environments, with an emphasis on trust, collegiality, continuous improvement, and quality
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in or coaching teachers in a school or district using Wit & Wisdom
• At least 1 year of experience delivering high-quality, knowledge-rich professional development at a school, district, state, or national level
• Willingness to remain at a coaching site for three days per week in the Cincinnati metropolitan area
• Facility working with tools required within digital spaces (e.g. Google Suite, Zoom, Canvas, etc.)
• Proven ability to form supportive, collegial relationships with Great Minds implementation stakeholders including teachers, school leaders, and district leaders

Ideal Attributes

• Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
• Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by classroom teachers
• Commitment to high standards, instructional quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong organizational habits necessary for successful goal-setting, project management, collective decision-making, deadline execution, and record keeping
• Empathy, curiosity, and the desire to continually grow as a learner
• Ability to remain flexible in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency at both working independently and collaborating as part of a team
• Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice
• Positivity in all situations, bringing proactive problem-solving orientation to every task
• Commitment to collective authorship
• Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Status

• Full-time

Location

• Remote
• Travel (40-50%) to the Cincinnati Metropolitan area will be required

This position is only open to internal Great Minds employees. To be considered for this position, applicants must be actively employed by Great Minds.

This role can be performed anywhere in the US with the exception of Colorado

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

If selected a background check will be required.

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices