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Professional Development Specialist; Per Diem - Tennessee

Job in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37544, USA
Listing for: Catapult Learning
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) - Tennessee

Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) - Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee | Professional Development | Catapult Learning | Per Diem | Hybrid (both) | 35711

Job Description

Company Overview

At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.

Overview

Professional Development Specialist

Per Diem | Hybrid in Tennessee

Position Details
  • Positions begin in the current school year .
  • Per diem (minimum number of hours are not guaranteed).
  • Schedules vary based on individual school needs.
  • Skills needed in elementary school experience, middle/high school experience, math/science/STEM and ELA background
How you’ll be there for educators and students Be their career guide. Be their collaborator. Be their consultant.

Catapult Learning is seeking qualified candidates to serve in the part time role of PD Specialist Leadership, granting you the flexibility to serve leaders and teachers in critical areas of need in ways that suit your availability.

In this role, per diem employees will support the achievement of students by providing direct support to instructional leaders and teachers in assigned schools and systems. The Catapult Learning Leadership PD Specialist leads whole or targeted school transformation initiatives at assigned school(s), coordinating efforts of the transformation team, including other Catapult Learning PD Specialists.

The Leadership PD Specialist leads efforts to design and execute a strategic transformation plan. The Leadership PD Specialist – School Transformation reports to the Center for PD Excellence Executive Director for School Transformation and Regional PD Operator(s) and is responsible for building strong relationships with district and school level leaders, fostering leadership team capacity, and promoting student achievement.

The Leadership PD Specialist helps the transformation team articulate desired outcomes with some or all of the five strands of our design for exemplary schools and ensures compliance and excellence in service delivery to drive consistently superior achievement gains.

Responsibilities As a Professional Development Specialist with Catapult Learning, you will:
  • Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators.
  • Support leaders in school improvement planning and progress monitoring, following state requirements.
  • Conduct campus-based needs assessments and collaborate with leaders on school improvement planning.
  • Coach site-based leaders.
  • Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually/one-on-one.
  • Be knowledgeable in HQIM resources
  • Craft creative example lessons that captivate students.
  • Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
  • Research, model and support the implementation of effective instructional strategies to strengthen teaching and learning.
  • Foster a culture of active participation and vibrant open discussions.
  • Ensure all educator development is completed successfully.
  • Provide report documentation as required.
  • Communicate actively with directors regarding activities and collaborate on communications to schools/districts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • How we’ll be there for you

    We foster your well‑being—health, financial, and work‑life—to help you succeed and thrive.

    • Competitive per diem pay.
    • An attractive and robust suite of benefits for full‑time employees: employees who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and more) and our 401k plan with company match.
    • Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and paid training.
    • Carefully curated professional development materials and lesson plans.
    • Employee assistance program.
    • A generous time off policy: employees who work 15 or more hours per week are eligible for sick and personal time; holidays and other periods when schools are closed are paid for full-time, salaried roles.
    Qualifications What we’ll need from you
    • Master’s degree in education required.
    • E…
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