Education - Leadership Coach - Federal Grant
About The Position
The Leadership Coach is a grant-funded, individual-contributor position within SREB's School Improvement work. The role combines project leadership for a multi-year federal research grant with direct coaching and professional development support for schools and districts. The position reports to the Division Director – Development and Innovation and has no supervisory responsibility, though the project lead coordinates grant-team work assignments and timelines. The project-lead responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day work against the approved scope, timeline, and logic model; tracking progress, deliverables, spending, and documentation; and preparing draft materials for required federal progress and financial reports. The coaching work includes supporting school and district leaders, designing and delivering professional development, observing instruction, providing feedback, and helping educators use evidence and data to improve practice. Extensive travel to partner schools and districts in Georgia is required. Funding runs through July 2031, when the position is expected to end. SREB is a nonpartisan interstate compact that supports member states in improving education from early childhood through doctoral education and the workforce through data, implementation support, research, state comparisons, data services, publications, and cross-state collaboration.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Education, Instructional Leadership, or a related field.
- Four years of classroom experience.
- At least one year as an elementary school Principal or Assistant Principal.
- Current or previously held teaching certification and state administrator certification.
- Knowledge of current education trends and instructional design, and of effective instruction, lesson planning, and lesson design.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report student and program data and use multiple data sources to make instructional improvement decisions.
- Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, tracking milestones, and managing multiple workstreams over a multi-year timeline to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to boards, funders, school leaders, and community partners.
- Sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to build effective working relationships and contribute to team goals.
- Residency in Georgia or within reasonable driving distance in a neighboring state; preference is given to candidates in Georgia.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in literacy best practices and research, such as the science of reading or adolescent literacy.
- Experience administering federal grants or programs.
- Working knowledge of federal compliance requirements, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), allowable costs, procurement, and documentation standards.
- Experience overseeing implementation of a schoolwide high-dosage tutoring program.
Responsibilities
- Serve as project lead for a multi-year federal research grant, coordinating team assignments and timelines and tracking progress and deliverables against the approved scope, timeline, and logic model.
- Track grant spending and documentation against federal requirements, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), allowable costs, procurement, and record retention.
- Gather data and prepare draft materials for required federal progress and financial reporting.
- Coach school and district leaders in continuous school improvement.
- Design, plan, facilitate, and evaluate professional development for principals, teachers, and other district staff.
- Observe classroom instruction, provide teachers with feedback, and keep school and district leaders informed about teacher progress toward instructional shifts.
- Collect evidence of instructional strategies and use it to help teachers, coaches, and administrators adjust instruction.
- Analyze district and site teacher-effectiveness data to develop strategic recommendations and inform district professional development.
- Help schools and districts create and sustain professional learning communities.
- Identify and initiate contact with potential future sites and assist with developing proposals for contracts.
- Contribute suggestions to improve the unit's services and represent SREB with dignity, integrity, and cooperation with staff and the public.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and short-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending and health savings account options (FSA/HSA).
- Health reimbursement account (HRA).
- Additional voluntary insurance options, including additional life, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Very generous leave programs.
- Outstanding 403(b) retirement plan.
- Continuous learning and development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
