Specialist, Learning & Development

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Job Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

09-26-2026

Job Title:

Specialist, Learning & Development

Contract Type:

Employee

Annual Salary:

$52,621.00 - $104,190.00

(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Location:

FL - HOME OFFICE

Job Description Summary:

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Specialist, Learning & Development successfully implements all Florida Virtual School, FlexPoint, and Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) New Employee Training (NET) in alignment with organizational goals. The Specialist, Learning & Development successfully facilitates professional learning opportunities based on identified needs in alignment with team and organizational goals. The Specialist, Learning & Development performs a variety of duties including scoping, designing, and facilitating training and professional learning sessions. The Specialist, Learning & Development utilizes evaluation methodologies for the purpose of determining the quality of internal training programs and adjusts practices to meet customer needs.  

Essential Position Functions:

• Create, facilitate, and adjust New Employee Training to ensure successful onboarding of new employees, continuously adjusting to meet organizational needs.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and professional learning programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods of instruction for adult learners.
• Support the implementation of Professional Learning Communities for instructional staff.
• Lead and facilitate tasks, as directed by Manager, related to Annual Professional Learning Conference.
• Utilize organizational goals and data points to work with the team to create innovative learning solutions.
• Develop a positive rapport with and consistently work with assigned supervisors from across the organization to identify needs and offer personalized team training and professional learning sessions, resources, and support. Keep them informed of professional learning opportunities for their team and other important updates.
• Write course descriptions, input attendance, and award professional development points into an accountability system for tracking professional development for recertification, both instructional/support.
• Evaluate the quality of professional learning sessions, projects, and programs using data, implementing changes as necessary.
• Analyze departmental processes and procedures for effectiveness and program enhancement opportunities.
• Review and evaluate professional learning sessions and programs for alignment with Florida’s Professional Learning Standards, National Standards for Quality Online Teaching, and internal policies.
• Review documentation and shared team digital folders and keep them up to date.
• Contribute to team initiatives that positively support national growth.
• Collaborate with members of the department on assigned projects, maintaining a respectful and positive demeanor conductive to teamwork.
• Maintain knowledge of training trends, opportunities, and issues in the learning and development industry.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

 (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate preferred

Experience:

• Three years’ experience leading professional learning at the school, district, or corporate level
• Three years’ teaching experience, preferred
• One year of online teaching experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

• Knowledge of the Florida Professional Learning Standards.
• Knowledge of the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching.
• Ability to apply training best practices and instructional design principles.
• Knowledge of evaluation and analysis methods for content and delivery processes.
• Ability to apply quality methods of instruction for adult learners.
• Ability to write and assess learning objectives.
• Knowledge of computer operation and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to quickly learn technology skills and support customers with troubleshooting.
• Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria, showing good judgment in the vetting process.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.
• Ability to work varying shifts to meet training schedule needs.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to collaborate and strategize effectively with teammates and stakeholders, while maintaining a positive climate, culture, and environment.
• Ability to avoid conflict due to differing opinions and perspectives among internal and external customers in an effort to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
• Ability to display strong interpersonal communication abilities, striving for patience and understanding in interactions with both internal and external customers, even during high-stress moments in an effort to ensure respectful interactions.

Core Competencies for Success:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Team member carries out essential job functions with accuracy, engages in ongoing and relevant professional learning, applies new knowledge effectively, and demonstrates mastery of job-specific skills

PRODUCTIVITY

Team member produces high quality work, meets organizational and departmental deadlines, balances multiple responsibilities, manages time effectively, and seeks ways to improve processes and productivity

COMMUNICATION

Team member communicates clearly in written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively, demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, exhibits strong interpersonal skills, and contributes to a positive team and professional community

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Team member addresses the needs of internal and external customers, analyzes problems effectively, contributes to innovative solutions, seeks opportunities for improvement, and successfully adapts to change

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays
• Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)