Director, Professional Development Strategic Partnerships

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 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

The Insights, Strategy, and Development (ISD) team aims to advance Amplify’s professional development strategy by enhancing and expanding PD resources, developing a visionary approach for digital learning and PD offerings, and continuously refining these resources and programs to support effective Amplify product implementation and improve student outcome. Through cross-departmental collaboration, this team ensures that our PD solutions remain innovative, impactful, and aligned with our strategic objectives. By attracting and hiring top-tier candidates who share our dedication to educational excellence, we aim to elevate the quality and relevance of our PD offerings, thereby making a significant impact on teachers and, ultimately, students.

As the Director, Professional Development Strategic Partnerships, you will lead the execution of high-impact professional development partnerships, fostering collaboration that drives student growth and achieves strategic goals, particularly in support of math initiatives. Serving as the primary point of contact, you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure their needs are being met while managing a diverse portfolio of partnerships, each with individual goals. In this role, you will strategically plan and analyze partner engagements, oversee the development and delivery of tailored training programs, and monitor partnership health. Your leadership will be essential in creating a supportive environment that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our partners and stakeholders. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Partnership Strategy

• Collaborative planning:

  • Shape and deliver a strategic plan that aligns with partnership frameworks and addresses shared priorities. 

  • Effectively collaborate with partners to direct and influence the development of partnership plans. 

• Opportunity analysis: Analyze partner engagement to identify new opportunities for collaboration and value enhancement, strengthening the partnership.  

Partnership management

• Primary point of contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for professional development partnerships, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. 

• Diverse partnership management: Manage a variety of partnerships, each with distinct goals and objectives, to ensure alignment and drive success.

• Effective issue resolution: Proactively identify and resolve any issues or concerns that arise, consider opportunities/challenges, and ensure timely and effective solutions. 

• Effective communication and collaboration: Demonstrate strong communication skills at the organizational levels, building relationships with both internal and external partners.

• Stakeholder reporting: Deliver clear, compelling, and comprehensive partnership updates to internal and external stakeholders that highlight impact, supported by data and key insights.

Performance monitoring

• Key performance monitoring: Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to assess partnership success and identify areas for improvement. 

• Reporting and updates: Provide timely reports and updates to both internal and external stakeholders on partnership status and progress towards goals.

• Collaborative execution: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution and drive successful outcomes to each project plan. 

Training and development

• Tailored training development: Develop and implement training programs and resources tailored to each partner's project plan to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the company’s products and services, with a focus on math-related initiatives.