Contract Opportunity: Math Professional Learning Facilitator (DCPS)

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Organization: Leading Educators
Location: Washington, DC (In-Person Sessions)
Contract Dates: October 10th, October 29th, February 13th, February 25th, April 29th
Compensation: Up to $1,200/day + travel stipend (see details below)

About the Opportunity

Leading Educators is seeking experienced and skilled Math Professional Learning Facilitators to support the District of Columbia’s acceleration initiative which aims to increase the number of students enrolling in Algebra 1 by 8th grade. This short-term opportunity offers a chance to support teachers and instructional coaches in implementing Illustrative Math’s accelerated 6th curriculum using small group instruction.

This is an ideal engagement for professionals with experience in mathematics education and adult facilitation.

Role and Responsibilities

Facilitators will lead professional learning sessions for 6th grade teachers and instructional coaches focused on acceleration. These sessions will support participants in:

• Accelerating with Intent
• Coaching acceleration in Illustrative Math
• Leading accelerated IM

Session content and materials will be provided by Leading Educators. Facilitators will receive orientation in advance of session delivery.

Session Schedule and Format

Facilitators will be assigned to sessions based on availability.

In-Person Session Dates :

• October 10th, Teacher PD (2-hours)
• October 29th, Instructional Coach PD (2-hours)
• February 13th, Teacher PD (2-hours)
• February 25th, Instructional Coach PD (3-hours)
• April 29th, Instructional Coach PD (3-hours)

Compensation and Time Allocation

Facilitator Rates:

• Full Day Rate: $1,200
• Time Allocation: 8–12 hours program delivery + 12–16 hours of pre- and post-work
• Half Day Rate: $600
• Time Allocation: 4–6 hours program delivery + 6–8 hours of pre- and post-work

Travel Stipend:

• $1,000 travel stipend covers a 1-night, 2-day trip
• Additional $300 stipend if the facilitator is required to stay past 5:00 p.m. on the second day

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of secondary math content and classroom instructional practices
• Prior experience facilitating adult professional learning sessions
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Comfortable facilitating in-person sessions in Washington, DC