Learning Development Specialist (Contractor)-1

Job Description

The Learning Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality professional development content within the Stride Professional Development (SPD) platform. This role focuses on creating engaging learning experiences, including online courses and live trainings, that support educator growth and improve instructional practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Research, write, and develop professional development content, including courses, scripts, decks, newsletters, and training materials
• Collaborate with instructional designers and production teams to translate written content into high-quality learning experiences
• Apply best practices in adult learning and instructional design to ensure content is engaging, accessible, and effective
• Support the development of multimedia learning assets (videos, activities, assessments, etc.)
• Contribute to maintaining consistency and quality across learning experiences
• Create live and asynchronous professional development assets for Stride leaders and teachers as needed
• Coordinate with school leaders and cross-functional teams to develop professional development needs analyses and plans
• Prepare face-to-face (F2F) and virtual professional development opportunities for Stride schools
• Collaborate with local, regional, and national teams regarding instruction, resources, interventions, and data-driven decision-making
• Assess the effectiveness of national trainings and present results to stakeholders
• Revise and update existing courses based on feedback, data, and evolving organizational needs
• Ensure all content aligns with instructional best practices and organizational standards
• Stay current on trends, research, and best practices in professional development, instructional design, and K–12 education to inform content development and ensure relevance
• Contribute in the development and implementation of the overall Talent Development roadmap and strategy.
• And other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in education, professional development, instructional design, or a related field
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable content
• Experience developing professional learning content, curriculum, or instructional materials for adult learners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based tools
• Ability to clear required background check

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in K–12 education or educator professional development
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional best practices
• Experience collaborating with instructional design or production teams
• Basic familiarity with design tools like Canva
• Experience supporting or delivering professional development (virtual or in-person)

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate this position will pay $24.66 - $30.00 per hour. This is a temporary/contractor role, and you will be an employee of Workspend. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Workspend offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.