COORDINATOR LEARNING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT bei Atlanta Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coordinator designs, develops, and facilitates engaging learning experiences that build employee skills, support career growth, and align with district talent development goals. Collaborates with HR and district teams to create accessible digital and in-person learning resources, coordinate signature events, and deliver scalable programs that help APS employees grow and advance in their careers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design/Technology, Business, Human Resources Development, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Additional years of equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
  CERTIFICATION:
  • Valid Georgia driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to attend off-site meetings.
  • Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR, pHCLE, or other recognized HR credentials preferred.
  WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in instructional design, professional development, training facilitation, or organizational development in K–12 or higher education.
  • Prior leadership experience in learning design, project management, or school/district-based professional learning preferred.
  • Experience in K–12 education or public sector preferred.

• Expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and digital learning tools.
• Strong technical knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Frontline), instructional design software (e.g., Articulate 360, Captivate), and content development platforms.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training for diverse employee audiences.
• Experience creating custom courses and scalable development programs for both instructional and non-instructional staff.
• Strong skills in program marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement to build awareness and increase participation in career development opportunities.
• Ability to evaluate programs through data analysis, learning analytics, and measurable career outcomes.
• Knowledge of career development models, workforce planning, and professional growth strategies.
• Ability to source, evaluate, and manage external content vendors and contracts to ensure cost-effective, high-quality learning solutions.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management, collaboration, and change management skills.
• Ability to research, pilot, and integrate emerging learning technologies and innovative practices (micro-credentials, gamification, blended learning).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and gain buy-in across multiple departments and leadership levels.

• Designs, develops, and facilitates in-person and virtual professional learning experiences for APS employees at all levels.
• Expands and maintains a catalog of custom courses available to all APS staff, aligned with district priorities and career pathways.
• Develops and markets scalable development programs for non-instructional employees, supporting equitable growth and advancement opportunities across the organization.
• Supports efforts to market and promote career development programs across the district to maximize employee engagement and participation.
• Provides critical support to the planning, design, and delivery of HR signature events, ensuring alignment with talent development and organizational growth priorities.
• Consults with internal stakeholders to identify skill gaps and create targeted learning solutions that support employee advancement.
• Leads the design of digital learning content (e-learning modules, simulations, blended learning programs, video-based learning) using platforms such as Frontline, Canvas, Blackboard, Articulate, and comparable tools; serving as the subject matter expert.
• Partners with district leaders, school leaders, and HR teams to promote broad access to career development resources.
• Sources and manages content vendors to supplement internal course design, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and aligned learning solutions.
• Leads and/or participates in cross-departmental task forces, committees, training initiatives, and projects related to professional growth and career mobility.
• Builds partnerships with external organizations, professional associations, and higher education institutions to expand career development opportunities for APS employees.
• Develops evaluation frameworks and uses analytics to measure program effectiveness, reporting outcomes to HR and district leadership to inform talent strategies.
• Provides career coaching to APS staff to support individual growth, mobility, and professional advancement.
• Supports APS’s commitment to inclusion and excellence by ensuring learning resources are accessible, relevant, and innovative.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or their representative.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:  Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. 

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: 133
Salary Range: APS Compensation Scale
Work Year: ANNUAL (252 days)