Professional Learning Specialist - Los Angeles position

Position: Professional Learning Specialist - Los Angeles Based position

Professional Learning Specialist – Los Angeles Based Position

Character Strong invites an experienced professional to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for partners in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This role requires expertise across Tiers 1‑3 and the ability to design and facilitate high‑quality professional learning that supports implementation at every tier.

Position Description

As a key member of the Professional Services and Curriculum teams, you will develop professional learning content, facilitate virtual and in‑person professional development, and provide coaching and follow‑up support to educators and school teams. You will be the primary service provider for LAUSD and select partner districts, ensuring coherent, aligned, and impactful MTSS implementation.

Professional Learning Delivery & Coaching

• Facilitate engaging, high‑quality in‑person and virtual professional learning sessions aligned to Character Strong’s curriculum (Tiers 1, 2,
  3) and implementation practices
• Provide virtual coaching calls and follow‑up support to educators and school teams to strengthen implementation fidelity and impact
• Serve as lead Professional Learning Specialist for LAUSD partners, building strong relationships with school and district leaders
• Support in‑person sessions or district events within the greater LA area

Content Development & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the Director of Professional Learning Content to design, refine, and improve Character Strong professional learning content, materials, and session structures
• Contribute to the development and updating of content for Character Strong’s On‑Demand Professional Development platform
• Partner with Curriculum and Product teams to ensure PD content aligns with curriculum updates and educator needs
• Share field insights from LAUSD and other partners to inform ongoing content and service improvements

Implementation & Partnership Support

• Support schools and districts in understanding adult readiness, implementation stages, and effective PD structures
• Help customize professional learning experiences to meet district goals while maintaining alignment to Character Strong frameworks
• Act as a thought partner to educators around MTSS Tier 1‑3 practices and whole‑staff engagement

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Work closely with the Professional Services team to align facilitation practices, tools, and messaging
• Participate in team meetings and reflective improvement cycles
• Model Character Strong’s values in all interactions with educators, partners, and teammates

Knowledge, Skills, & Dispositions

• Skilled facilitator and coach of adult learners
• Strong collaborator and communicator
• Self‑driven with integrity to commitments
• Growth‑oriented mindset (1% better)
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and responsive
• Empathetic, culturally responsive, and student‑centered

Work Environment & Travel

• Remote role with consistent virtual facilitation and meetings
• Local travel within the greater LA area for district or school support as needed
• Must reside within approximately a 40‑mile radius of the greater Los Angeles area and be able to support LAUSD partners
• Occasional regional or national travel for team and in‑person professional development events

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience facilitating professional learning for educators, including virtual delivery
• Experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, counselor, administrator, or similar school‑based role
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and facilitation best practices
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust with educators and school leaders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Comfort using virtual platforms and tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Google Slides, Google Workspace)
• Experience working with large urban districts, particularly LAUSD
• Background in social‑emotional learning, MTSS, PBIS, or whole‑child initiatives
• Experience contributing to professional learning…