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This role requires demonstrated expertise across Tiers 1, 2, and 3, with the ability to design and facilitate high-quality professional learning that supports implementation at every tier of support.<br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Working in close partnership with the Director of Professional Learning Content and the broader Professional Services and Curriculum teams, the Professional Learning Specialist contributes to the development of professional learning content, facilitates engaging virtual professional development, and provides coaching and follow-up support to educators and school teams. This role serves as a primary service provider for LAUSD and select partner districts, ensuring coherent, aligned, and impactful MTSS implementation.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The ideal candidate brings a strong background in multi-tiered systems of support, including the integration of PBIS, SEL, and academic practices, and is skilled in translating complex systems into actionable practices for educators. This role is well-suited for an experienced facilitator and coach who is passionate about adult learning, MTSS implementation, and supporting educators at scale while maintaining a strong local presence in the Greater Los Angeles area. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Preferred candidates will also have experience in educational leadership or school-based roles—such as principal, assistant principal, district leader, instructional coach, counselor, or similar positions—and a strong understanding of the day-to-day realities, challenges, and opportunities within K–12 systems.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">CharacterStrong's Background &amp; Mission</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\"><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 10pt\">CharacterStrong, a </span><a href=\"https://fullbloom.org/#programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">FullBloom Company</span></a><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 10pt\">, is a fast-paced, tech education company that makes PreK-12 digital, social-emotional learning curricula and offers professional learning opportunities to support schools with implementation. There’s currently a team of more than 130 full-time employees and over 40 contractors and interns collaborating to bring this work to life. Our mission is to create a more loving world by equipping educators with tools to teach the critical social, emotional, and character skills necessary to foster a more empathetic, connected, and generous world. In less than 10 years, our aim is to have reached 50 million students and over 2 million educators. We were ranked by INC. as the 449th fastest-growing private company in the country.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">At CharacterStrong, you will have the opportunity to positively impact education, both in the United States and internationally. CharacterStrong employees offer their innovation, dedication to excellence, and compassion to help produce transformational curricula and professional learning for educators. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">CharacterStrong’s Company Values &amp; Norms</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">We Produce Excellence</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> - Producing timely, quality results and consistently asking the question, “How can we make this 1% better?”</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">We Take Full Ownership</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> - Taking the initiative to drive work forward, demonstrating responsibility when things do not go according to plan, and proactively closing identified gaps.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">We Practice Kindness</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> - Exercising inclusion, care, and empathy with others, balancing honesty with compassion, and cultivating the well-being of self and others.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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CharacterStrong complies with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.<br><br>Learn more about us at CharacterStrong.com!</em></span></p>",
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