Professional Development Specialist

Elwyn
paid time off, tuition reimbursement

111 Elwyn Road (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025
Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description Elwyn seeks a Professional Development Specialist to collaborate with the Senior Director of Professional Development, Davidson School administrators, and Children's Services leadership to support the learning and development needs of educational staff across the program. This role is integral in fostering pedagogical growth and instructional excellence through coaching, direct training, and professional learning experiences for teachers, instructional assistants, and related service providers. The Professional Development Specialist will develop and deliver content, conduct live and asynchronous trainings, engage in classroom observations, and provide targeted feedback and coaching to promote best practices in instruction and student support. This role is also responsible for administering and evaluating professional learning assessments to ensure the transfer of knowledge to practical application. A key function of this role is to enhance confidence and competence among education staff in alignment with regulatory standards, research-based practices, and Elwyn's instructional framework. This individual will play a critical role in facilitating New Employee Orientation, Annual Trainings, and job-embedded professional development for education staff serving students with intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional support needs, and other developmental challenges. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Embrace and model Elwyn's Core Values while contributing positively to the professional culture at Davidson School and Children's Services Maintain working knowledge of local, state, and accreditation requirements related to special education, instructional practices, and staff training Support the Senior Director of Professional Development and Director of Professional Development for the Davidson School in launching and sustaining effective onboarding and orientation experiences for new education staff Design and deliver high-quality pedagogical and compliance-based professional development aligned with Elwyn's Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Manual Facilitate Welcome Day, Orientation, Annual Trainings, and program-specific learning opportunities for instructional and related service staff Observe classroom instruction and provide targeted coaching and feedback to promote evidence-based instructional strategies and student engagement Serve as the point of contact for the Learning Management System (LMS) (e.g., Relias), acting as a liaison between the system and Professional Development leadership Contribute to the design and revision of training curricula, instructional tools, and digital learning resources to support diverse learning needs and staff roles Collect, assess, and track staff performance and training completion to support continuous improvement and compliance monitoring Support IEP development and progress monitoring training in alignment with IDEA requirements and best practices in special education documentation Collaborate with internal departments such as Quality Improvement (QI), Human Resources, and Program Leadership to support audits, surveys, and internal reviews Champion a culture of learning and accountability, ensuring all Davidson School and Children's Services staff have access to meaningful and relevant professional growth opportunities Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or equivalent experience 2-3 years of experience working in Education Services Subject matter expertise in Education in one of the following key roles: clinical, direct care, operations Proven experience in content creation & facilitation skills Familiarity with Relias learning Management Systems (LMS) Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience A passion for continuous learning, a commitment to staff development, and the willingness to remain teachable Demonstrated ability to work effectively on independent projects and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously Critical & creative thinking skills The ability to incorporate coaching, colleague and supervisory feedback into results oriented behavioral change Excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.