Specialist, PD Design, Digital Production (Fixed - Term)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visitamplify.com.

Job Description:

The Design, Training, and Development team aims to optimize the entire professional development (PD) cycle through closely aligning the intent and content of our training experiences (including live and remote synchronous sessions and direct-to-customer asynchronous training experiences) with the capabilities of our Professional Learning Specialists (PLS) to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our goal is to deliver highly impactful, user-centered training experiences that resonate deeply with educators across diverse educational settings.

As the Specialist, Digital Production, PD Design, you will support the execution of accessible asynchronous learning experiences for all Amplify programs by leading the updating or source files and/or remediation of all assets on the PD resource sites to ensure that they meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. You will support developing a strategy and an end-to-end process to ensure efficient remediation, including the investigation of AI tools to accelerate this work. You will also support other digital production needs, as assigned. Success in this role requires expertise in accessibility laws and requirements, accessibility tools such as Adobe, and PD design to ensure effective accessibility remediation.

Amplify is looking to hire a Professional Development Design Specialist with a background in accessibility and professional development design to join our professional development team for a one-year fixed term assignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Detailed Planning: Detailed project plans and timelines for accessibility remediation, ensuring all aspects are thoroughly planned and executed.

• Documentation: Assist in maintaining project documentation and records to ensure all project information is accurately captured and accessible.

• Identify issues & Propose Resolution: Identify issues and propose resolutions for any issues or obstacles that arise during project execution to keep projects on track.

• Outcome Reporting: Report on project outcomes and their impact to team leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Quality Control and Consistency: Ensure quality control and consistency across all deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality in all work produced. Follow guidelines and best practices set by senior team members to maintain project standards.

• Communication: Maintain open communication with team leaders regarding project status and contribute to team meetings with updates on individual progress.

Accessibility Expertise

• Accessibility Expertise: Maintain deep expertise in accessibility laws, requirements and compliance

• Design Alignment: Align PD design with accessibility updates that require product knowledge, such as alt text.

• Training and Support: As needed, support accessibility training for the PD design team and provide support and guidance to designers when creating an accessible asset.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work across Teams: Partner across teams to ensure accessible assets meet Amplify branding guidelines.

• Information Alignment: Share and receive key information to keep teams aligned. This helps ensure that everyone is informed and working towards the same objectives.

• Incorporate Feedback: Gather input from prioritized teams to refine and enhance accessible assets and templates. Use this feedback to make necessary adjustments and improve overall effectiveness.

• Support Projects: Assist in managing collective projects by contributing expertise and solving problems. Collaborate to overcome challenges and achieve common goals.

• Ensure Clear Communication: Use collaboration tools to maintain clear and consistent communication across teams. Track progress and document updates to facilitate smooth project execution.

Create High-Quality Accessible Assets

• Remediate and update source file assets: Remediate and update the source files for a range of assets, including pdfs and videos, to ensure they are WCAG 2.1 compliant and meet state/district needs

• AI strategy: Investigate, propose and execute AI strategy to support efficient and effective remediation

• Develop accessible templates: Create accessible templates for a variety of resource types that include clear directions, guiding principles and considerations to support effective learning and implementation.

Continuous Evolution & Integration of Feedback

• Feedback Collection and Analysis: Systematically gather feedback from stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of the remediated assets.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze feedback to identify areas for enhancement and make data-driven adjustments to accessibility processes, templates and assets to better meet designer needs and compliance goals.

• Feedback Loop Management: Establish and manage structured feedback loops to facilitate ongoing dialogue between relevant stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay updated on industry best practices and innovations in accessibility, integrating new methods and technologies as necessary.

Flexible Engagement & Team Commitments

• Support Company and PD Team Responsibilities: Integrate and align your work with team and company priorities, actively contributing to the achievement of these goals.

• Engage in Team Commitments: Participate in and/or lead team commitments, including working groups, team meetings, projects, and other initiatives contributing to the overall success of the region.

• Adapt to Company Needs: Flexibly support various initiatives as needed, adapting to the changing needs of the organization and contributing to emerging projects or priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of accessibility experience

• At least 1+ years of experience designing and facilitating professional development assets

• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional and visual design

• Experience using design and accessibility tools, such as Google Slides, video editing software, Articulate, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop

• Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks

• Excellent skill and comfort with technology-based productivity tools, including Google Applications and video conferencing programs (Google Meet, Zoom)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching with, implementing, or facilitating professional development with Amplify products

• Proven knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying them when delivering learning experiences to adults

• Demonstrated expertise with supporting diverse student populations (English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, Gifted/Talented, etc.)

What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

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