[Hiring] School Leadership Coach @Instructional Empowerment

Role Description

As a School Leadership Coach, you will work directly with principals, school leadership teams, and district leaders to implement Instructional Empowerment's research-based Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning. You will serve as a trusted thought partner and coach, helping school leaders identify root causes of instructional challenges, strengthen mathematics teaching and learning, establish effective systems of continuous improvement, and build the capacity necessary to sustain student achievement gains.

Success in this role is measured by improved leadership effectiveness, stronger instructional practices, successful implementation, and measurable gains in student achievement.

What You'll Do

• Lead School Improvement and Turnaround Efforts
  • Coach principals and school leadership teams in implementing research-based strategies that improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Apply firsthand school turnaround leadership experience to help leaders identify root causes of underperformance and address persistent achievement gaps.
  • Guide leadership teams in developing and executing strategic improvement plans with clear priorities, measurable goals, and accountability systems.
  • Help school leaders establish sustainable systems for monitoring instructional quality, evaluating progress, and adjusting improvement strategies.
• Strengthen Mathematics Instruction and Achievement
  • Leverage expertise in mathematics instructional leadership to help school leaders improve the rigor, quality, and effectiveness of Tier 1 mathematics instruction.
  • Coach leaders in analyzing mathematics achievement data, identifying instructional gaps, and developing targeted improvement strategies.
  • Support leadership teams in strengthening standards-based mathematics instruction, curriculum alignment, assessment practices, and teacher collaboration.
  • Guide school leaders in monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of mathematics improvement initiatives and using evidence to inform instructional decisions.
• Coach and Develop School Leadership Capacity
  • Build trusting, productive relationships with principals, instructional leadership teams, and district leaders while maintaining high expectations for results.
  • Provide actionable feedback, targeted coaching, and professional learning that strengthens leadership effectiveness.
  • Develop leaders' ability to diagnose instructional challenges, lead change, support teacher growth, and hold teams accountable for implementation.
  • Navigate resistance to change while creating shared ownership, urgency, and commitment to improved student outcomes.
• Drive Measurable Results Through Collaboration
  • Partner closely with IE Faculty Coaches and project teams to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of IE's Model of Instruction.
  • Monitor implementation progress, analyze performance metrics, and adjust improvement strategies based on evidence.
  • Facilitate professional learning and leadership development experiences for school and district teams.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to school partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of IE's coaching practices and implementation resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a school principal, central office instructional leader, or in an equivalent educational leadership role.
• Demonstrated success personally leading school turnaround or significant school improvement initiatives, with evidence of measurable improvements in instructional quality and student achievement.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading improvements in K–12 mathematics instruction and student achievement at the school or district level.
• Experience providing leadership coaching to principals, school administrators, or instructional leadership teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and change management skills.

Requirements

• Ability to provide specific examples of leadership decisions, improvement strategies, implementation practices, and accountability systems that contributed to improved school performance.
• Proven ability to coach and influence school leaders while maintaining accountability for results.
• Strong understanding of mathematics standards, curriculum, assessment, standards-based planning, and research-based instructional practices.
• Ability to effectively use technology and data systems to support instructional improvement.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, including a 100% employer-paid health plan.
• HSA and FSA options available to save for medical expenses, with employer-funded HSA contributions for those participating in eligible healthcare plans.
• Company-paid dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD coverage.
• 15 days of PTO available in your first year of employment.
• 8 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Salary range $80,000-$85,000.