Apple Professional Learning Specialist

Summary

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

For over 40 years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside educators around the world. From that experience, we know that educators with powerful technology can unlock the unique genius in every learner, so they can make a difference.

As an Apple Professional Learning Specialist, you will help educational institutions transform their teaching and learning environments with Apple products. You will provide leadership and planning support, build professional learning plans, and offer hands-on instructional coaching and mentoring to support teachers in advancing their technology skills with an emphasis on innovation — to engage students in deeper learning.

This is a full-time corporate position with Apple for approximately one year. This Annual Support position is based onsite in the posting location.

Key Qualifications

Proven experience as both a teacher and leader at the Higher Education or K-12 level; Instructional design and coaching experience in a Higher Education setting or one-to-one learning environment is a plus.
Familiarity with Ohio's state teaching, technology, and content standards.
Clear understanding of the fundamentals of instructional design.
Exemplary leadership skills in the successful implementation of digital resources in instructing and classroom learning across multiple curricular areas.
Experience improving basic skills and achievement across core content areas.
Experience developing creative curriculums, specifically infusing digital resources to promote learning.
Experience with professional development activities such as mentoring colleagues, offering workshops locally or nationally, presenting at conferences, etc.
Experience delivering training and programs for students and parents on basic technology skills, the ethical and secure use of the Internet, and collaboration tools.
Strong understanding of technology with hands-on knowledge of Apple products, software applications, and other education-related third party apps.
Excellent knowledge and use of peripherals and apps to improve learning in areas such as math, science, social studies, English language arts and Special Education.
Understanding of trends in the use of technology and national trends in education in general.
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.

Description

In this role, you will:

- Collaborate with curriculum and leadership to develop an effective learning plan for professional learning that supports the goals of school districts, individual schools, and universities.
- Deliver high quality plans for schools throughout the United States.
- Customize professional learning based on individual plans for educators.
- Support leaders, educators, and IT with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure the effective use of digital resources through a shift in pedagogy and androgogy.
- Provide professional learning as needed to individual schools and teachers using a variety of strategies.
- Offer classroom support for teachers and students in their use of Apple technology.
- Leverage research based strategies and data analytics to measure and report on the continuous improvement and success.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree or Doctorate preferred

Additional Requirements

- Proven experience in special education along with supporting educators in an educational instructional coach and/or technology integration specialist role.
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.

Role Number: 200483633