Design and Coaching Specialist, Math (Los Angeles)

Leading Educators Careers

11d • $111,154 - $141,469 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Leading Educators (LE), 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. This role involves partnering with 10-12 middle and high schools across Los Angeles Unified School District's North and West regions to build durable, coherent instructional support systems that measurably impact student learning. It is an opportunity to shape how instructional leaders develop teacher practices and create the conditions for excellence at scale. The specialist will serve as the trusted expert and primary point of contact for school-based instructional leaders, guiding them through the complexities of implementing standards-aligned curriculum while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role integrates design and coaching, using classroom observations, student work, survey data, and leadership artifacts to inform coaching conversations and professional learning design decisions. The ability to see patterns, synthesize insights, and create targeted learning experiences will directly influence how schools implement high-quality mathematics curriculum and strengthen instructional practice.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in education, including direct experience teaching, leading instructional practice, or supporting curriculum implementation.
• Grade 6-Secondary mathematics content expertise required, with demonstrated ability to coach and support instruction across middle and high school levels.
• Proven experience providing coaching to teachers, teacher leaders, or school leaders with documented impact on instructional practice.
• Strong track record designing and facilitating professional learning aligned to curriculum, standards, and observable instructional practice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze student work, classroom observation data, and instructional artifacts and translate findings into coaching decisions and professional learning design.
• Ability to manage school-based relationships with professionalism, reliability, and instructional credibility.
• Practitioner-level AI fluency, with the ability to identify appropriate use cases, apply AI tools to improve work quality and efficiency, and exercise sound judgment about responsible AI use.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including approximately 1-2 in-person visits per month to each of 10-12 schools in Los Angeles, plus participation in national organization retreats and professional development.
• Residency requirement: Must live within a 90-minute drive or train ride from the Los Angeles metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Deep Grade 6–Secondary math expertise grounded in Illustrative Mathematics.
• Mastery of observation, feedback, and reflection for coaching.
• Experience designing professional learning that educators find engaging and relevant.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple levels of leadership.
• Experience navigating complex school systems.
• Experience building genuine partnerships with teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and district leaders.
• Enjoy the intellectual challenge of designing and facilitating learning experiences that help adults deepen their craft, shift mindsets, and translate new understanding into classroom practice.
• Enjoy getting into classrooms and observing instruction, using evidence of practice to have courageous, data-driven coaching conversations that lead to measurable improvements in teaching and learning.
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth, reflecting on own practice, seeking feedback, and staying current with evolving approaches to curriculum implementation, adult facilitation, and instructional coaching.

Responsibilities

• Partner with 10-12 middle and high schools across Los Angeles Unified School District's North and West regions to build durable, coherent instructional support systems.
• Serve as the trusted expert and primary point of contact for school-based instructional leaders.
• Guide school-based instructional leaders through the complexities of implementing standards-aligned curriculum.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within schools.
• Use classroom observations, student work, survey data, and leadership artifacts to inform coaching conversations and professional learning design decisions.
• Facilitate meaningful adult learning grounded in real classroom evidence.
• Work with teachers, teacher leaders, and school leaders to translate data into action and aspirations into reality.
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences (e.g., PLCs, learning labs, leadership experiences).
• Harness AI to amplify impact by integrating it into workflows for planning, analysis, communication, and delivery of results.
• Manage school-based relationships with professionalism, reliability, and instructional credibility.
• Travel to schools for in-person visits, professional learning sessions, and national organization events.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees.
• Leading Educators covers 60% of additional premium costs for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 4% matching 401k plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accrued paid time off: 22 days per year for the first three years, increasing by five days after the third and sixth year of employment.
• 16 additional paid holidays, including three floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed