What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) - Pennsylvania position at Catapult Learning?
Professional Development Specialist
Per Diem | In-person | Pennsylvania
Position Details:
- Positions begin in the 2026-2027 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.
Be their career guide. Be their collaborator. Be their consultant.
Our PD Specialists equip teachers/school leaders with exceptional life-long experiences. Be there for them by building their skills in key instructional areas like literacy, math, STEM, technology implementation, and blended learning. The ripple effect of your impact will be felt by countless students as their teachers and school leaders leave every interaction with you better equipped to deliver on our promises to students. With our resources and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and do what you love to do: create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.
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.
- Conduct campus based needs assessments and collaborate with leaders on school improvement planning over 4 years.
- Coach site based leaders.
- Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually/one-on-one.
- Craft creative example lessons that captivate students.
- Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
- Research and demonstrate instructional strategies.
- 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.
- 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.
What we’ll need from you:
The positive, enthusiastic Professional Development Specialist we seek has these qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s degree preferred).
- Experience delivering professional development workshops to adult educators.
- Experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders either cognitively, instructionally or within a specific content-area focus in mind.
- Must include school turnaround experience/school transformation.
- 5 years of teaching experience
- 3 years of leadership experience
- Expertise in SPED, ELL, Math, ELAR is beneficial
- Excellent communication skills.
- Microsoft Office experience
Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.
Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.
Be where you’re meant to be. Apply today.
About Catapult Learning:
Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools. We partner with 500 school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.
FullBloom could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our company culture, practices, and systems reflect our values in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about our company culture and Core 5 Values here.
FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.