Lavinia Group Educational Consultant, (Part-time) Secondary Math & K-5 ELA | Buffalo / Rochester, NY

K12 Coalition provides products and services that help K-12 schools and teachers achieve transformational learning outcomes. We tackle many of today’s toughest education obstacles, including teacher certification, test preparation, professional learning, curriculum, consulting, and strategic planning. Our divisions include iteach, Passage Preparation, Professional Development Institute, Teaching Channel, Lavinia Group, and Keys to Literacy.

Lavinia Group is dedicated to driving meaningful academic improvements in K-12 education through instructional coaching, professional learning, high-quality curriculum, strategic planning, and summer school support that enhances educator effectiveness and strengthens student outcomes. With deep expertise in school leadership, curriculum implementation, and instructional best practices, Lavinia Group delivers tailored, research-based solutions to meet the evolving needs of our partners. Guided by a commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and long-term capacity building, we work alongside educators and district leaders through hands-on coaching, immersive training, and collaborative partnerships.

About the role

This is a part-time, remote position with expectations of on-site partnership. Due to the location of client sites and travel requirements, this role is open to candidates who reside in Western New York and are open to providing in-person support to schools in both Buffalo and Rochester. The position requires weekly travel to partner school sites, typically up to four days per week, with up to 7-8 hours per day onsite at assigned schools. While we strive to assign consultants to clients within the same region, out-of-state or overnight travel may be required.

Educational Consultants play a critical role in directly supporting partner schools to achieve world-class instruction through effective professional development and instructional coaching. We are seeking multiple Educational Consultants with math expertise (secondary math preferred) and/or English Language Arts instruction to support schools in delivering high-impact coaching and instructional support. The ideal candidate has led teams to achieve strong academic outcomes in diverse educational settings and brings a passion for coaching and developing educators.

Responsibilities

• Strategically set the vision for high-impact instruction and implementation of ELA and/or math curriculum and instructional models in school or network/district partnerships to ensure strong and equitable outcomes for all students.
• Design and develop instructional materials and resources tailored to each partner’s specific needs, including adapting existing materials and creating new content when needed.
• Ensure high-quality, impactful instructional management plans, professional development, and coaching services are provided to teachers, instructional coaches, building leaders, and system leaders.
• Engage in collaborative team structures to ensure alignment between School Solutions team members and continuously improve instructional tools.
• Coach and support teachers in implementing research-based math interventions, ELA, and/or high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Deliver model math lessons and classroom demonstrations to support teacher development and highlight instructional best practices.
• Model the intellectual preparation process and build the skill and capacity of leaders and teachers to plan confidently and independently.
• Actively monitor progress of partners through onsite coaching, ongoing data analysis, and meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support the team with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to help meet evolving organizational goals and objectives.

How we work

Our work is grounded in five Core Competencies that guide how we collaborate, support others, and move work forward:

• Accountability: Following through on work, owning commitments, and communicating progress or challenges along the way.
• Adaptability: Navigating change with flexibility and focus as priorities, information, or needs shift.
• Collaboration: Working together across roles and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Meeting the needs of internal and external partners with clarity, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Initiative: Taking action without waiting to be asked and looking for ways to improve systems, processes, or experiences.

Requirements

• Reside in the Buffalo/Rochester, NY area and be able to reliably commute to partner schools for in-person coaching.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with experience in elementary ELA and/or secondary math education or Algebra I content strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in a K-12 setting.
• 3+ years of K–12 leadership experience as an assistant principal, principal, charter or district-level director or managing director, or superintendent.
• Experience working with diverse learner populations — including students with special education needs, multilingual learners, and students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds — across charter, public, and private school settings.
• Track record of achieving strong academic outcomes in a school setting working across grades K–12.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including experience leading both virtual and in-person professional learning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple demands while working across several partner schools.
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards preferred.

Pay

The estimated daily rate for each piece of onsite work ranges from $645 to $845 per day, inclusive of preparatory time. This calculation is based on:

• $100/hour for onsite work or virtual billable time.
• $30/hour for non-billable time, such as preparation or internal meetings.

Schedule

• Part-time, variable hourly schedule.
• Weekly travel to partner school sites, typically up to four days per week, with up to 7-8 hours per day onsite at assigned schools.
• Out-of-state or overnight travel may be required.