Senior Director of Implementation & Growth (OUSD +TX)

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: 10/30/25

Position

At Leading Educators, we're reimagining how educational excellence takes root. We're seeking a visionary Senior Director of Program Implementation & Growth who will be the driving force behind transformative mathematics education across multiple districts.

This is not just a job – it's a mission to revolutionize how educators approach teaching and learning. You'll be the strategic architect who translates complex educational challenges into actionable, impactful solutions that elevate student potential and empower teachers.

As a critical leader in our national mathematics initiative, you'll shoulder the responsibility of executing professional learning programs, managing key district partnerships, and setting the strategic direction for our math excellence vision. This role is for a bold, execution-focused leader who sees beyond traditional boundaries and is committed to creating systemic change.

Do you have expertise in…

• Designing and implementing large-scale professional learning programs with demonstrable impact
• Leading high-performance teams in complex, fast-paced educational environments
• Strategic program management across multiple district and organizational contexts
• Translating instructional vision into practical, executable implementation strategies

Do you enjoy…

• Crafting compelling narratives about educational transformation
• Building trusted relationships with district leaders and education stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights
• Creating innovative solutions that bridge instructional challenges

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:

• 10+ years of experience in education, instructional leadership, or program implementation
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in dynamic environments
• Deep expertise in K-12 mathematics content and instructional strategies
• Demonstrated ability to guide systems-level strategy for mathematics instruction
• Exceptional project management skills with the capacity to balance multiple complex initiatives
• Strong data analysis capabilities to inform decision-making and evaluate program impact
• Ability to develop and present strategic renewal proposals
• Experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with senior education leaders
• Willingness to travel moderately across national territories

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. 

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.

Benefits

• Compensation: 
  • If hired for this position, the base salary range is $127,487 to $172,483 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 $149,985, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • If you have more than 10 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $159,627. 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.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities

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