Advanced Specialist, Service Provider (Special Education)

Organizational Information 

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success 

Purpose Summary

The Advanced Specialist serves as a primary liaison between Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) and partner schools, providing expert guidance and operational support across Student Services programming. Operating at a Professional Individual Contributor level, the Advanced Specialist independently manages a defined portfolio of schools, applies sound professional judgment to moderately complex situations, and contributes to the consistent, compliant delivery of Student Services aligned to regulatory expectations and organizational standards

This role plays a critical part in delivering the Student Services Value Components, helping schools meet student needs, reduce compliance risk, and strengthen program quality in a virtual environment. 

The Advanced Specialist:

• Works independently within established frameworks and guidelines

• Manages moderately complex cases, programs, and stakeholder needs

• Applies specialized knowledge of special education and student services regulations

• Exercises professional judgment in decision‑making and prioritization

• Contributes to team consistency, quality, and continuous improvement