Leadership Development Director

About the role

The Leadership Development Director at SustainED Leaders is responsible for designing and delivering training and coaching solutions that build education leaders' capacity to lead continuous instructional improvement in schools.

Responsibilities

• Coach & Develop Education Leaders & Teachers (School Year)
• Engage in regular in-person coaching visits with teachers, leaders, and leadership teams
• Design and deliver in-person and/or virtual professional development sessions to teachers and leaders
• Develop trusting relationships with each stakeholder of the partnership
• Support leaders and teachers to implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM)
• Review student data and student work to measure and monitor students’ learning
• Utilize and manage coaching trackers that track the progress of leaders' and teachers’ progress
• Support leaders and leadership teams to internalize research-based curriculum
• Report and work closely with the CEO and other team members to plan and execute training, coaching, and other development activities for education leaders
• Plan and provide support for model lessons
• Provide in-person and remote support to leaders that empowers them to enhance the quality of instruction
• Strategic Partner (On-Going)
• Meet with school and district leaders to establish partnerships
• Partner with SustainED Leaders’ team to design and develop programming
• Collaborate with SustainED Leaders’ team on strategic planning and implementation
• Manage/Support/Collaborate with SustainED Leaders Instructional Manager for campus planning and support with deliverables
• Develop & Refine Coaching and Training Tools (Summer, On-Going as needed)
• Internalize the SustainED Leaders’ coaching model and leadership development programs
• Develop online and physical coaching tools and frameworks to be used in daily and weekly coaching
• Plan and prepare for each side-by-side coaching experience for leaders and teachers
• Create and refine coaching tools and frameworks that will support leaders and teachers in internalizing and implementing research-based curriculum
• Create and/or refine weekly coaching agendas and coaching plans for ongoing coaching
• Evaluate Program
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching and development
• Refined and redesign coaching and training based on data to increase effectiveness

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience as a school or district leader and a track record of coaching and developing other leaders and teachers to accelerate learning and growth for all students
• A Leadership Development Director will be an experienced, successful urban school leader who is dedicated to the mission of developing the next generation of outstanding school leaders
• A deep understanding and knowledge of high-quality instructional materials (e.g., Bluebonnet Learning, etc.) and experience implementing HQIM in districts and schools
• A demonstrated record of improving student outcomes as a school and/or district leader
• A results orientation and commitment to holding self and others accountable for maximizing learning and growth for all students
• The ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as inter- and intra-personal skills
• The ability to manage or coach teachers and/or school leaders to achieve ambitious goals
• Demonstrated academic achievement as a teacher and school leader
• A significant experience using data to achieve academic results
• A deeply held belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic background
• The ability to quickly adapt and make decisions in a changing and fast-paced environment
• An open-minded and receptive attitude to receiving multiple rounds of feedback
• The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Requirements

• Graduate degree in education (preferred)
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience
• A minimum of five years working in school leadership (AP, Principal, or Principal Manager) - principal experience strongly preferred
• A demonstrated track record of coaching and developing teachers and leaders to accelerate learning for all students
• A commitment to Core Values

Schedule

This is a year-round position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $95,000 - $115,000.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance with monthly employer contribution, as well as a SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
• Travel reimbursement
• Mileage stipend
• Work days: Annual
• Work hours: Primarily 8 am - 5 pm (hours may vary based on travel or organization needs)

Equity Statement

SustainED Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, ancestry, color, race, ethnicity, or creed; LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.