Professional Services Facilitator (Remote)

Who We Are & What We Do:

Branching Minds’ mission is to empower all educators to effectively, efficiently and equitably support the holistic needs of their students and to create a path to academic and personal success for every learner. Already supporting over 1,500,000 students across 400+ districts from 35 states, our vision is to be the most impactful national K12 school district solution for achieving high-fidelity RTI/MTSS; consistently demonstrating our ability to save teachers planning/documenting time, improve outcomes of our students, and eliminate achievement gaps.

As a startup, we don’t have to play by the rules of traditional organizations. We get to be innovative in the solutions we develop for our partners and the way we conduct our business for ourselves. Branching Minds is also a Benefit corporation, we get to prioritize our mission > profit, and the means of getting there is just as important as the ends. We err towards self-management, transparency, collaboration, initiative, and giving a damn.

If using innovation to reimagine education in service of equity energizes you -- join our team!

The Calling:

The Professional Services Facilitator plays a crucial role in the delivery of professional services and learning to educators at different levels to foster the implementation of best practices in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the effective adoption of Branching Minds. As part of the Professional Services team, the Professional Services Facilitator will support the Professional Services Managers and the Director, Professional Services to drive key performance indicators related directly to executing best-in-class professional learning and development to our school partners. This role requires strong project management and execution skills, a deep understanding of MTSS, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and a passion for transforming teaching and learning experiences through professional services.

What You Will Achieve:

• Deliver engaging professional development, including in-person facilitated sessions, webinars, and remote sessions, focusing on MTSS best practices and our BRM platform and features as directed by the Professional Services Managers and Director of Professional Services.
• Collaborate with the Professional Services team in the design, creation and delivery of content in support of effective district professional development delivery and overall healthy implementation of the Branching Minds platform
• Schedule, lead, and document pre-session planning calls to prepare for delivery of high-quality professional development and overall healthy implementation for district stakeholders
• Utilize strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and schedule tasks, meet deadlines, prepare customer-facing materials, and manage resources effectively.
• Provide highly responsive customer service and maintain a high level of partner satisfaction, proactively identifying and resolving issues before, during, and after professional development delivery Add adaptable skills and troubleshooting
• Cultivate trusting partnerships across BRM teams and with district partner stakeholders to ensure joint alignment of short and long-term goals
• Continue to develop and deepen your knowledge of MTSS practice and platform functionality to impart in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in ongoing engagement opportunities with district partners through the BRM Community, Pathfinder meetings, MTSS Summits, Regional MTSS Consortiums, webinars, etc.
• Provide school-based insights and expertise to help inform product development and forecast potential use cases for educators

Why We Want You: 

• 5 years of elementary and/or secondary school classroom teaching experience.
• Prior experience in a training, technical support, or professional services role.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated passion for improving education and a commitment to empowering educators through professional learning.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in evaluating the impact and effectiveness of professional learning initiatives
• Ability to stay updated with the latest trends, research, and advancements in educational technology.

• Ability to travel nationwide a significant amount of the time.  

• Skilled communicator and presenter with attention-grabbing design skills for adult learners, both onsite and virtually
• Knowledge of literacy, math, and/or SEL/behavioral curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Effective in leading teacher group-driven problem-solving meetings and developing action plans
• Energized by collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 

Lucky Us If You:

(No biggie if you don’t)

• Master of Education
• 3 years of school or district-level administrative/leadership experience 
• Mastery level knowledge in creating and sustaining a strong Multi - Tiered System of Supports culture across a district or state system

Interview Process:

If we are a match, you can expect a total of 3 steps in the interview process after the initial application:

• 30-minute Phone Interview with the Director, Professional Services and a Professional Services team member
• Professional Development Task where candidates design a 15-20 minute presentation
• 60-minute Final Round Interview and Task Presentation with Chief Academic Officer, Director, Professional Services and Professional Services team members

What We Offer You:

• Check out our Benefits & Perks
• Fully remote!

• An awesome, cross-disciplinary, mission-driven team solving meaningful problems that improves the lives of educators and students.

• Base annual compensation for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience and expertise as well as geographic location

Studies show that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals tend to hesitate applying for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. At Branching Minds, we prioritize cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture. Therefore, if you're passionate about the role but your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we still urge you to apply. You may be a strong fit for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

In Our Own Words, We Are...

Independent, Relaxed, Ownership, Flexibility, Always Learning, Casual, Adaptable, “Best Idea Wins,” Passionate, Dedicated, Very Capable/Competent, Efficient, Communicative, Welcoming, Caring, Scrappy, Friendly, Co-operative, Agile, Supportive, Principle-Driven, Respectful, Practical, Attentive, Funny, Self-Motivated, Silly Parrots.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Branching Minds, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where everyone, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, professional and life experiences, disabilities, and abilities; feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to continuing to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment.

Our Commitment to People with Disabilities

Branching Minds is committed to disability inclusion, and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at info@branchingminds.com

E-Verify

Branching Minds participates in the E-Verify program, which is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by comparing information entered by the employer on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to DHS and SSA to confirm employment eligibility. Please click the following links to learn more: E-Verify Participation; Right to Work