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

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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.

Internal External Candidate Application Deadline: 3/13/2026

Position

Imagine being the architect of transformational literacy instruction within your assigned district or portfolio. As the Director of Implementation, Design, and Coaching for Science of Reading, you'll lead the charge in reimagining how secondary students engage with complex texts, strengthen their comprehension, and develop disciplinary literacy skills that prepare them for college, career, and life. This is not a behind-the-scenes role—you'll be on the front lines, working directly with teachers, coaches, and leaders to translate evidence-based literacy research into classroom reality.

You'll own the full implementation lifecycle for adolescent literacy initiatives in grades 6–12, from strategic design through measurable impact. This means designing cohesive professional learning experiences that shift instructional practice, delivering coaching that moves the needle on student outcomes, and managing complex, multi-school projects with precision and clarity. You'll serve as the primary content relationship owner for district partners, leading strategic conversations that matter and ensuring every initiative stays aligned to district priorities and rigorous outcomes.

Leading Educators is looking for a leader who thrives at the intersection of content expertise, instructional design, and systems thinking. You'll collaborate with internal teams, manage concurrent projects, and develop the capacity of others—all while maintaining unwavering accountability for results. If you're energized by the challenge of building sustainable literacy systems that transform how students read, write, and think, this role is calling you.

Do you have expertise in…

• 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?

Do you enjoy…

• 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?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 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

Travel Requirements

• 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. 

Questions? We’re here to help.

If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org.

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

• 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

Compensation: 

If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience.

If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $129,779. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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