Director of Implementation

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, 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.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Internal Candidate Application Deadline: 7/31/2026

External Candidate Application Deadline: 7/31/2026

Position

Imagine a role where your expertise in instructional leadership directly transforms how teachers deliver mathematics instruction to students. As the Director of Implementation, Design, and Coaching - Math, you'll be the driving force behind systemic instructional improvement across multiple schools in South San Francisco Unified School District. You'll own the full lifecycle of implementation—from strategic launch through measurable impact—while serving as both a strategic partner to district leaders and a hands-on instructional coach who designs and facilitates professional learning that sticks.

This is not a behind-the-scenes role. You'll be in schools weekly, working shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to strengthen K-8 math instruction through collaborative learning cycles, student work analysis, and curriculum implementation aligned to Illustrative Mathematics. You'll translate complex district priorities into actionable project plans, monitor progress with precision, and adjust strategies in real-time based on qualitative and quantitative data. Your work will directly influence how teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and help students apply mathematical thinking to the real world.

Leading Educators partners with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges and foster intentional collaboration by design. In this role, you become the connective tissue between district vision and school-level execution—surfacing insights, managing risks, and ensuring that every professional learning experience, coaching interaction, and implementation milestone drives measurable improvement in instructional practice and student outcomes.

Do you have expertise in…

• Designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning cycles that translate standards, curriculum, and instructional research into teacher practice and measurable outcomes?
• Leading complex, multi-school implementation efforts with accountability for measurable results, while managing timelines, milestones, and stakeholder expectations?
• Providing instructional coaching to school and district leaders that strengthens their ability to observe instruction, identify look-fors aligned to curriculum, and give actionable feedback?
• K-8 mathematics instruction, Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, California ELD Standards, and evidence-based instructional practices that accelerate student learning?

Do you enjoy…

• Building and maintaining authentic working relationships with school and district leaders, where trust enables honest conversations about implementation challenges and instructional growth?
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to uncover patterns, set coaching priorities, and make strategic decisions that refine implementation and maximize impact?
• Translating strategy into clear, sequenced action plans with defined owners, check-in points, and accountability for outcomes?
• Developing the instructional leadership capacity of others—whether through direct coaching, feedback, or mentoring team members to strengthen their design and coaching skills?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in education, instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, or district-level instructional support
• Deep content expertise in K-8 mathematics instruction, coaching, and instructional leadership, with demonstrated knowledge of Illustrative Mathematics and California ELD Standards
• Proven track record leading complex implementation efforts across multiple schools or at the district level, with accountability for measurable instructional outcomes
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional learning that is standards-aligned, coherent, and produces measurable changes in teacher practice
• Experience providing instructional coaching to school or district leaders that strengthens their practice and leadership effectiveness
• Experience serving as a primary client or partner relationship owner within a district or multi-school context, managing expectations and maintaining accountability for satisfaction and impact
• Experience translating district or organizational strategy into actionable project plans with clear milestones, sequencing, and accountability for outcomes
• Experience managing and developing staff or team members, with responsibility for ensuring quality execution and continuous improvement
• Practitioner-level AI fluency and comfort using systems to track, monitor, and communicate coaching and implementation progress

Travel Requirements

• This role requires regular travel to schools within the Northern California Area:
  • San Francisco
  • South San Francisco
  • Oakland ( ideal location)
  • San Mateo
  • East Palo Alto
  • Richmond
  • Albany
  • Newark, CA
  • San Leandro
  • Berkeley
  • Walnut Creek
  • San Jose 
  • San Rafael
• National travel is required for organizational retreats, program delivery, job-related meetings and events, and professional development opportunities. 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located in or near the approved cities above. 

Questions? We’re here to help.

If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through [email protected].

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission:Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

• We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions.

• All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans.

• We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards.

Benefits

• Compensation: 
  • If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience.
  • If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $129,779. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. This role will receive a geographic multiplier based on where you reside in California. 
• Benefits:
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
  • First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
  • Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
  • Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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