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The Challenge We’re Solving Today
You’re searching for jobs in EdTech or beyond… but you're not seeing many listings that feel like a fit.
You’ve got the skills, but not the title knowledge so you scroll past roles you could absolutely land.
The real issue?
Job titles vary wildly across companies, and if you’re not using the right keywords, you’re missing out on great opportunities without even knowing it.
Why This Matters to You
You're told to look for jobs like Instructional Designer, Learning Specialist, or Customer Success Manager.
But the truth is, those roles can go by many other names.
If you're only searching for one title—say, "Instructional Designer"—you might be ignoring five other versions of that exact role.
This isn’t just about better search results.
It’s about opening doors you didn’t know existed.
Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work
The most common job search approaches look like this:
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Typing "Instructional Designer" into job boards… and calling it a day.
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Avoiding roles with vague or corporate-sounding names (like “Partner Success Manager”) because they seem unrelated to education.
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Relying too heavily on job titles without reading the full description.
The problem?
Job titles aren’t standardized—and companies often try to get creative.
If you're not keyword-savvy, you're shrinking your chances of success.
A Better Approach for You
Instead of searching for one job title, build your own title translation list so you know what to search and how to recognize roles that align with your skills.
Here’s a quick reference list of common roles transitioning educators pursue, along with real-world alternative titles to search for or recognize in job listings:
1. Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist / Manager
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Talent Development Partner
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L&D Business Partner
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Enablement Specialist
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Professional Learning Manager
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Learning Experience Partner
2. Instructional Designer
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Curriculum Designer
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Learning Experience Designer
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Content Instructional Designer
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Instructional Content Developer
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Assessment Developer
3. Corporate Trainer
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Learning Facilitator
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Training Delivery Specialist
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Implementation Trainer
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Learning Consultant
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Educator Trainer
4. Customer Success Manager (CSM)
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Partner Success Manager
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Client Success Lead
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School Success Manager
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Education Success Manager
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District Success Partner
5. Professional Development / Education Consultant
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Instructional Success Coach
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Professional Learning Facilitator
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Education Consultant
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School Partnerships Coach
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Teacher Trainer
6. Project Manager / Program Coordinator
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Program Manager, Education Services
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Implementation Project Manager
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Learning Solutions Program Manager
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Academic Programs Coordinator
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Product Enablement Manager
7. Content Writer / Curriculum Writer
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ELA Curriculum Writer
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Instructional Content Editor
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Content Development Specialist
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Assessment Item Writer
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Learning Content Strategist
8. EdTech Implementation Specialist
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Implementation Specialist
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Onboarding & Training Specialist
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Customer Onboarding Manager
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Implementation Consultant
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Education Solutions Specialist
9. Academic or Learning Coach
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Instructional Coach
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Academic Success Coach
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Curriculum and Instruction Coach
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Professional Learning Coach
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Success Coach – Education Partnerships
10. Education Program Manager (Nonprofit or Startup)
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Program Manager, Education Initiatives
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Education Program Director
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Strategic Program Manager
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Learning Innovation Manager
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Program Lead – Educator Engagement
TL;DR
Here’s how to get smarter with your job search right now:
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Know that job titles are flexible—not fixed.
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Search using multiple variations of the same core role.
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Save this list as a reference while job hunting.
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Apply even if the title seems unfamiliar, but the responsibilities match your skills.
Your Next Steps
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Open your favorite job board and try searching for 2–3 of the alternate titles above.
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Update your resume and LinkedIn to reflect broader terminology that aligns with multiple job titles.
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Start a “title tracker” spreadsheet so you can easily spot patterns in the roles you're drawn to.
P.s.
When you’re ready to fast-track your job search and land a role that truly aligns with your background my Elevated Career Change Accelerator is where the real shift happens. It’s a self-paced course (~2-hours) designed to give you the tools you've been missing but need to move forward.
That's it for now.
See you next week.
Steph Yesil
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