Leadership Development Director

SustainED Leaders has three types of roles based on experience and responsibilities:

• Instructional Coordinator: 2 years minimum of teaching experience track record of ambitious student outcomes
• Instructional Manager: 2 years minimum of teaching experience 2 years minimum of leadership experience (Instructional Coach, AP, Principal)
• Leadership Development Director: 2 years minimum of teaching experience 5 minimum years of leadership experience (AP, Principal, Principal Manager) - Principal Experience preferred

Please visit https://www.sustainedleaders.org/careers to learn more about our organization and roles!

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Position Description

The Leadership Development Director will design and deliver training and coaching solutions that build education leaders’ capacity to lead continuous instructional improvement in schools. This position is a year-round position. SustainED Leaders’ training and coaching focus on supporting educators to implement evidence-based practices and research-based curriculum that maximize the learning and growth of all students, with an emphasis and focus on implementing HQIM (Bluebonnet Learning, Amplify Reading, Eureka Math, Carnegie Math, STEMScopes Math, i-Ready Math and Reading, SAVVAS Math and Reading, and HMH Reading). To achieve this impact, the Leadership Development Director will:

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
• Planning and delivering 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
• Design in-person and/or virtual training materials 
• Plan and prepare for each side-by-side coaching experience for leaders and teachers.
• Develop customized tools and resources based on the needs of the campus or district
• Create and refine coaching tools and frameworks that will support leaders and teachers in internalizing and implementing research-based curriculum
• Build coaching tools that leaders can use to support the implementation and management of cultural, data, and instructional systems 
• 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
• Refine and redesign coaching and training based on data to increase effectiveness

Position Qualifications

The Leadership Development Director will have 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.  

Additional Qualifications

• 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
• Experience managing or coaching teachers and/or school leaders to achieve ambitious goals
• Demonstrated academic achievement as a teacher and school leader
• Significant experience using data to achieve academic results
• 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
• Open-minded and receptive to receiving multiple rounds of feedback
• Open to travel to multiple districts and campus sites throughout the school year
• Desire to play a major role in the growth and evolution of a transformative startup organization

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
• Demonstrated track record of coaching and developing teachers and leaders to accelerate learning for all students 

Commitment to Core Values

SustainED Leaders operates with a commitment to its core values and seeks to build a team of individuals who share a commitment to those core values. Our organization’s core values are: 

• Builds Trusting Relationships
• Utilizes Evidence-Based Practices
• Thinks & Acts Strategically
• Commits to Excellence
• Continuously Learns & Improves
• Leads Courageously

About SustainED Leaders

SustainED Leaders is a nonprofit organization focused on transformational leadership in public education so that all children can attend a school where the adults have the courage, commitment, and capacity to maximize learning and growth for all students. SustainED Leaders designs and delivers training and personalized coaching to education leaders and teachers that builds their capacity to lead continuous instructional improvement in schools. Our training and coaching focuses on supporting educators to implement evidence and research-based practices and high-quality instructional materials that accelerate the learning and growth of all students. 

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $95,000 - $115,000. SustainED Leaders offers benefits to employees, including: 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. 

Applying for Position

To apply for the position, please visit https://www.sustainedleaders.org/careers.