Director of Implementation, Design, and Coaching – Science of Reading

• Secondary literacy instruction across grades 6–12, including deep knowledge of reading comprehension, disciplinary literacy, writing instruction, and Science of Reading research and best practices?
• Designing and delivering professional learning that strengthens teacher practice and translates into measurable changes in student outcomes?
• Leading complex implementation efforts across multiple schools or at the district level, with proven ability to manage scope, timelines, and quality standards?
• Providing coaching and feedback to school and district leaders that builds their capacity to lead instructional improvement and sustain change?

• Building relationships and partnerships with district leaders and school-based educators, where trust and clear communication drive collaborative problem-solving?
• Translating strategy into action by breaking down complex priorities into clear project plans, milestones, and accountability structures that teams can execute?
• Designing with intention, crafting professional learning experiences and coaching interactions that are coherent, rigorous, and deeply aligned to district context and needs?
• Leveraging technology and tools—including AI—to enhance your work quality, improve efficiency, and strengthen your decision-making without replacing your expertise and judgment?

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in education, instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, or district-level instructional support
• Demonstrated expertise in adolescent literacy (grades 6–12), including reading comprehension, disciplinary literacy, and writing instruction
• Proven experience designing professional learning aligned to secondary literacy standards and measurable instructional outcomes
• Track record of leading complex implementation efforts across multiple schools or at the district level
• Direct coaching experience with school or district leaders, with evidence of building capacity and driving instructional change
• Experience as a primary client or partner relationship owner within a district or multi-school context, managing expectations and ensuring alignment
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable project plans with clear milestones and accountability for outcomes
• Experience managing and developing staff or team members, with responsibility for quality of execution and continuous improvement
• AI Fluency at the Practitioner level—actively using AI tools to improve work quality, identifying appropriate use cases, and exercising sound judgment about responsible AI application
• Ability to travel moderately for organizational retreats, programming, and professional development; must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States

• This is a remote position requires moderate  travel
  • National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. 

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

• We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions.
• All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans.
• We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards.

• Benefits: 
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
  • First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
  • Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
  • Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.