Instructional Manager (July 2026 Start)

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGER

Position Description

The Instructional Manager will support the adoption and implementation of HQIM at partner school districts.  The Instructional Manager will design and deliver training and conduct side-by-side coaching that builds educators’ capacity to implement Bluebonnet Learning, Amplify Reading, Eureka Math, and/or Carnegie Math curriculum.  To achieve this impact, the Instructional Manager will:

Coach & Develop Leaders & Teachers (School Year)

• Engage in regular in-person coaching visits with teachers and campus leaders

• Design and deliver in-person and/or virtual professional development sessions to leaders 

• Develop trusting relationships with each teacher and leader

• Support leaders and teachers to implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM)

• Review student data and student work to measure and monitor students’ learning

• Utilize and manage coaching trackers that track progress of leaders and teachers’ progress

• Supports leaders and leadership teams to internalize research-based curriculum

• Report and work closely with the Executive Director and other team members to plan and execute training, coaching, and other development activities for education leaders

• Provide in-person and remote support to teachers that empowers them to enhance the quality of instruction

Develop & Refine Coaching and Training Tools (Summer, On-Going as needed)

• Internalize the SustainED Leaders’ coaching model and leadership development programs

• Develop online and physical coaching tools and frameworks to be used in daily and weekly coaching

• Design in-person and/or virtual training materials 

• Plan and prepare for each side-by-side coaching experience

• Create and refine coaching tools and frameworks that will support teachers to internalize and implement research-based curriculum

• Build coaching tools that leaders can use to support the implementation and management of cultural, data, and instructional systems

• Create and/or refine weekly coaching agendas and coaching plans for ongoing coaching

Strategic Partner (On-Going)

• Meet with school leaders to establish partnerships 

• Partner with SustainED Leaders’ team to design and develop programming

• Collaborate with SustainED Leaders’ team to determine highest leverage strategic decisions for programming

Evaluate Program 

• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching and development

• Refine and redesign coaching and training based on data to increase effectiveness

Position Qualifications

The Instructional Manager will have a minimum of:

• Two years of teaching experience and two years of additional leader experience
  
  
• Track record of coaching and developing teachers to accelerate learning and growth for all students.  The Instructional Manager will be an experienced educator who is dedicated to the mission of developing the next generation of outstanding school teachers and leaders.  
  
  
• Curriculum expert in at least one of the following HQIMs: K-5 Amplify, K-5 Eureka, and/or 6-9 Carnegie, with personal experience teaching and coaching in that curriculum, and customizing the curriculum in a way that meets the needs of all learners 
  
  
• Deeply skilled in teacher coaching / development and building trusting relationships
  
  
• Served in a school leadership role as part of their career journey, such as Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, or Teacher Leader
  
  
• Track record of leading ambitious academic results in Title 1 schools
  
  
• Deeply held belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic background

Additional Qualifications

• Deep understanding and knowledge of additional high-quality instructional materials (i.e. SAVVAS, STEMScopes, etc.)

• A results orientation and commitment to holding self and others accountable for maximizing learning and growth for all students

• The ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as inter- and intra-personal skills

• Experience managing or coaching teachers to achieve ambitious goals

• Significant experience using data to achieve academic results

• Desire to play a major role in the growth and evolution of a transformative startup organization

Requirements

• Graduate degree in education (preferred) 

• A minimum of two years teaching experience + additional two years minimum of leader experience

• A minimum of two years in an instructional leadership role (principal, dean/assistant principal,  instructional coach, teacher leader, and/or demo teacher)

• Experience coaching and supporting teachers (leading observation and feedback, leading PLC meetings, analyzing data and planning interventions) 

• Demonstrated track record of driving strong student outcomes - as a teacher and in coaching and developing teachers to accelerate learning for all students 

Commitment to Core Values

SustainED Leaders operates with a commitment to its core values and seeks to build a team of individuals who share a commitment to those core values.  Our organization’s core values are: 

• Builds Trusting Relationships
• Utilizes Evidence-Based Practices
• Thinks & Acts Strategically
• Commits to Excellence
• Continuously Learns & Improves
• Leads Courageously
  
  

About SustainED Leaders

SustainED Leaders is a nonprofit organization focused on transformational leadership in public education so that all children can attend a school where the adults have the courage, commitment, and capacity to maximize learning and growth for all students.  SustainED Leaders designs and delivers training and personalized coaching to aspiring and existing school leaders that builds their capacity to lead continuous instructional improvement in schools.  Our training and coaching focuses on supporting educators to implement evidence and research-based practices and high-quality instructional materials that accelerate the learning and growth of all students. 

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $95,000.  SustainED Leaders offers benefits to employees, including:  medical, vision, and dental insurance with monthly employer contribution, as well as a SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match.

• Travel Reimbursement

• Mileage Stipend

• Work Days: Annual

• Work Hours: Primarily 8 am - 5 pm (hours may vary based on travel or organization needs) 

Equity Statement

SustainED Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, ancestry, color, race, ethnicity, or creed; LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applying for Position

To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].