Leadership Development Specialist (Full-Time Contractor)-1

Stride, Inc.

3d•$25 - $35•Remote

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Leadership Development Specialist (Contractor) is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting high-impact professional learning experiences for school and district leaders. This role focuses on building leadership capacity through the creation of asynchronous learning assets, coaching resources, and strategic content aligned to instructional excellence, leadership frameworks, and school improvement priorities. This individual brings deep experience in school leadership and instructional coaching and is skilled at translating research and best practices into practical, actionable tools that improve educator practice and student outcomes. This is a full-time contract role running from April through December, with the option to extend based on project needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Design and develop high-quality asynchronous learning experiences, including e-learning courses, toolkits, job aids, templates, and leadership resources. Translate instructional frameworks, leadership competencies (e.g., PSEL, K12 Leadership Excellence Framework), and organizational priorities into practical, actionable content for school and district leaders. Create implementation-focused resources that support leaders in applying best practices in areas such as instructional coaching, data-driven instruction, observation and feedback cycles, and school improvement planning. Collaborate with subject matter experts, academic teams, and stakeholders to gather insights and ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment. Partner with production and design teams to develop engaging multimedia learning experiences (e.g., interactive modules, videos, scenario-based learning). Review, revise, and enhance existing professional learning content to ensure coherence, alignment, and impact across the leadership development portfolio. Apply adult learning theory and microlearning design principles to create engaging, accessible, and effective asynchronous content. Ensure all materials are aligned to improving educator practice and measurable outcomes. Contribute to the development of a centralized repository of leadership resources and learning pathways (e.g., onboarding, bootcamps, PLC supports). Stay current on trends in instructional leadership, coaching, and state accountability frameworks to ensure content remains relevant and forward-looking. And other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in talent development, educational training, or related position, including experience at the school or district leadership level (e.g., principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, or district leader)
Understanding of effective training methodologies and a true passion for working with adult learners
Demonstrated expertise in instructional coaching and/or mentoring school leaders
Deep understanding of instructional best practices, observation and feedback cycles, and data-driven instruction
Experience developing professional learning content, curriculum, or instructional materials for adult learners
Strong ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical, and actionable resources
Microsoft Office 365; Web proficiency.
Ability to clear required background check
Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or similar field of study
Professional Training Certification
Instructional Design Certification
Background in instructional design or adult learning
Familiarity with leadership frameworks such as PSEL or similar models
Experience with state accountability frameworks and school improvement planning

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-quality asynchronous learning experiences, including e-learning courses, toolkits, job aids, templates, and leadership resources.
Translate instructional frameworks, leadership competencies (e.g., PSEL, K12 Leadership Excellence Framework), and organizational priorities into practical, actionable content for school and district leaders.
Create implementation-focused resources that support leaders in applying best practices in areas such as instructional coaching, data-driven instruction, observation and feedback cycles, and school improvement planning.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, academic teams, and stakeholders to gather insights and ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment.
Partner with production and design teams to develop engaging multimedia learning experiences (e.g., interactive modules, videos, scenario-based learning).
Review, revise, and enhance existing professional learning content to ensure coherence, alignment, and impact across the leadership development portfolio.
Apply adult learning theory and microlearning design principles to create engaging, accessible, and effective asynchronous content.
Ensure all materials are aligned to improving educator practice and measurable outcomes.
Contribute to the development of a centralized repository of leadership resources and learning pathways (e.g., onboarding, bootcamps, PLC supports).
Stay current on trends in instructional leadership, coaching, and state accountability frameworks to ensure content remains relevant and forward-looking.
And other duties as assigned.