Professional Learning Facilitator

Job Description

Job Description

Literacy Professional Learning Facilitator, Per Diem

Remote & Travel Position

Who We Are

Learning Ally is an educational literacy organization committed to delivering high-quality solutions that engage students, empower educators, and improve student literacy outcomes. For more than 75 years, Learning Ally has partnered with educators, schools, and districts to provide literacy solutions and professional learning that strengthen instructional practice and expand opportunities for students.

What You'll Do

The Learning Ally Literacy Professional Learning Facilitator is a mission-driven educator who helps teachers and school leaders translate evidence-based literacy practices and educational technology into meaningful classroom implementation.

This role will have a particular focus on supporting educators serving middle and high school students. The ideal candidate understands the opportunities and challenges of adolescent literacy, has experience integrating technology into classroom instruction, and can build credibility with secondary educators and leaders.

Through engaging professional learning workshops, collaborative learning experiences, and implementation support, the Professional Learning Facilitator helps educators strengthen literacy practices, effectively implement Learning Ally solutions, and better support striving readers, including students with dyslexia and other reading-related learning differences.

Working as part of Learning Ally's Professional Learning team, the facilitator will be responsible for the following primary duties:

Facilitation

Bring professional learning content to life through meaningful, engaging adult learning experiences delivered virtually and in person.

• Deliver high-quality online and in-person professional learning services to educators, school leaders, and district teams.

• Facilitate professional learning focused on adolescent literacy, evidence-based literacy practices, and the effective implementation of Learning Ally solutions.

• Create engaging learning environments that encourage participation, reflection, collaboration, and application to classroom practice.

• Adapt facilitation and examples to the needs of middle and high school educators and diverse instructional settings.

• Model effective uses of technology to support student access, engagement, and literacy development.

• Consistently deliver a high-quality professional learning experience as measured through participant feedback and post-session evaluations.

• Apply adult learning principles and use a flexible, responsive approach to facilitation.

• Demonstrate versatility and responsiveness to educator, school, and district needs.

• Personify Learning Ally's values through actions, relationships, and intentional language.

• Demonstrates a growth mindset by actively seeking and applying feedback and coaching to continuously strengthen facilitation practice.

Preparation and Implementation Support

Prepare thoughtfully for each assignment and collaborate with Learning Ally staff and customers to support successful implementation.

• Respond to facilitation assignments within 24 hours of requests.

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date calendar to support event scheduling and staffing.

• Complete required preparation and internal certification for assigned Learning Ally professional learning services.

• Collaborate with Learning Ally staff and customers to understand district and school goals and appropriately contextualize the learning experience.

• Communicate effectively with customers and internal partners before and following professional learning events.

• Complete required event documentation, confirmation, and post-event reflection activities.

• Provide follow-up communication and implementation support when appropriate.

• Travel to schools, districts, conferences, and other Learning Ally events for in-person professional learning assignments.

Educational and Implementation Expertise

Leverage classroom experience and educational expertise to deepen learning and build credibility with educators.

• Apply knowledge of adolescent learners and the instructional realities of middle and high school classrooms.

• Understand the role of literacy across secondary content areas and the challenges experienced by adolescent striving readers.

• Demonstrate experience implementing educational technology as part of classroom instruction and student learning.

• Connect technology tools and literacy solutions to practical instructional routines and educator workflows.

• Develop knowledge of the science of reading, structured literacy, and evidence-based approaches for supporting students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia.

• Understand evidence-based practices related to instruction, assessment, and professional learning.

• Develop a deep understanding of Learning Ally's solutions, professional learning services, and implementation approach.

• Monitor current shifts in the educational landscape, adolescent literacy research, and digital learning practices.

• Invest in ongoing professional growth and complete Learning Ally's internal certification programs.

Reflective Practitioner

Contribute to a shared culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Reflect on professional learning delivery and identify opportunities to strengthen the participant experience.

• Use post-event tools and participant feedback for purposeful reflection.

• Share observations, learning, and implementation insights with Professional Learning team members and managers.

• Participate in regular team meetings, facilitator development, and calibration activities.

• Collaborate with peers to strengthen Learning Ally's professional learning experiences.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of five years of teaching or relevant instructional experience.

• Teaching experience in a middle school and/or high school setting.

• Experience implementing technology in classroom instruction and supporting students in the use of digital learning tools.

• Experience training, coaching, or facilitating professional learning for adult learners in education.

• Experience facilitating both in-person and virtual learning experiences.

• Understanding of adolescent literacy and the needs of striving readers in middle and high school settings.

• Strong ability to engage participants through interactive discussions, reflection, and application activities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong group facilitation and management skills.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, web conferencing platforms, and digital engagement tools.

• Ability and willingness to travel for in-person professional learning assignments.

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on customer and implementation needs.

• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, literacy, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.

• Knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy.

• Experience supporting students with dyslexia, reading disabilities, or other literacy-related learning needs.

• Experience supporting adolescent striving readers.

• Reading, literacy, dyslexia, or structured literacy certification.

• Experience leading educational technology or digital learning implementation.

• Experience using the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution (or other audiobook technology) within instruction.

• Experience working across multiple content areas in a middle or high school setting.

• Multilingual.

Compensation and Travel

This is a project-based, contingent/per diem role compensated at established hourly and daily rates based on the type of assignment. Professional learning assignments vary throughout the year based on customer and implementation needs and may include virtual and in-person delivery.

Travel is required for some assignments. Approved travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with Learning Ally's travel policies.

Learning Ally is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.