[Hiring] Director of Academics @McGraw Hill LLC.

Role Description

The K–12 Education Director, Academic Pilot and Sales Engagement leads strategic pilot initiatives that showcase McGraw Hill’s commitment to improving learning outcomes through evidence-based instructional solutions. This role manages a team of academic coaches and a pilot manager to ensure pilots are executed with fidelity, educator support is exceptional, and insights directly inform product improvement and sales enablement across the School Group.

This is a remote position that requires up to 70% of travel. This role is open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. The ideal candidate should reside in California and be within 1 hour of a major airport.

• Lead and scale K–12 academic pilot programs, collaborating with districts to set goals, measure impact, and generate data-driven insights that support product improvement and adoption decisions.
• Manage and mentor academic coaches and pilot managers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture with strong professional development, feedback, and alignment practices.
• Partner with sales teams to connect pilot outcomes to revenue strategies, serving as a product and pedagogy expert while translating results into compelling, evidence-based narratives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Implementation, and Research teams to ensure pilot insights inform development, messaging, and overall go-to-market strategy.
• Drive strategic planning and reporting by analyzing pilot metrics, developing scalable frameworks for district partnerships, and staying informed on K–12 trends and policies.
• Oversee professional learning and educator support, ensuring effective training, ongoing instructional coaching, and continuous feedback to enhance product use and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field preferred.
• 5–7 years in K–12 leadership roles (e.g., principal, curriculum director, instructional coach) with deep knowledge of teaching practices.
• 3–5 years leading curriculum, technology rollouts, or pilot programs.
• 2–4 years managing cross-functional projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• 3–5 years in education-focused sales, account management, or partnership development, with proven ability to build relationships with district leaders and educators.
• Strong data-driven mindset with the ability to align outcomes to ROI.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for high-stakes engagements.
• Experience with EdTech or publishers, scaling pilot programs, instructional technology integration, CRM/LMS tools (e.g., Salesforce), professional development delivery, and long-term K–12 partnership growth.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and walk long distances throughout the day.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is between $98,000-$150,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• A full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.