School Leadership Coach – Mathematics & School Turnaround

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School Leadership Coach – Mathematics & School Turnaround
Instructional Empowerment | Full-Time | 11-Month Contract | Significant Travel Required
*Must reside in the Southeastern US*

Are You an Experienced School Leader Who Has Driven School Turnaround and Improved Mathematics Achievement?
Join Instructional Empowerment and Help Schools Achieve Lasting Instructional Transformation.
Instructional Empowerment (IE) is seeking an accomplished School Leadership Coach with demonstrated expertise in mathematics instructional leadership and a proven record of leading successful school turnaround efforts.
This is an opportunity for an experienced principal, district instructional leader, or school improvement professional who has personally led meaningful instructional change and can demonstrate how their leadership contributed to measurable improvements in student achievement, particularly in mathematics.
At Instructional Empowerment, our mission is to end generational poverty and eliminate achievement gaps through redesigned, rigorous Tier 1 instruction that ensures deeper learning for ALL students.
We partner with schools and districts to build the leadership capacity, instructional systems, and collaborative practices necessary to achieve measurable and sustainable improvement.
We are looking for a results-driven educational leader who knows how to lead school improvement, strengthen mathematics instruction, and develop other leaders to achieve lasting results.
About the Role
As a School Leadership Coach, you will work directly with principals, school leadership teams, and district leaders to implement Instructional Empowerment's research-based Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.
You will serve as a trusted thought partner and coach, helping school leaders identify root causes of instructional challenges, strengthen mathematics teaching and learning, establish effective systems of continuous improvement, and build the capacity necessary to sustain student achievement gains.
Working collaboratively with IE Faculty Coaches and project teams, you will support school leaders in translating research, instructional data, and improvement strategies into meaningful changes in classroom practice.
Success in this role is measured by improved leadership effectiveness, stronger instructional practices, successful implementation, and measurable gains in student achievement.
What You'll Do
Lead School Improvement and Turnaround Efforts
  • Coach principals and school leadership teams in implementing research-based strategies that improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Apply firsthand school turnaround leadership experience to help leaders identify root causes of underperformance and address persistent achievement gaps.
  • Guide leadership teams in developing and executing strategic improvement plans with clear priorities, measurable goals, and accountability systems.
  • Help school leaders establish sustainable systems for monitoring instructional quality, evaluating progress, and adjusting improvement strategies.
Strengthen Mathematics Instruction and Achievement
  • Leverage expertise in mathematics instructional leadership to help school leaders improve the rigor, quality, and effectiveness of Tier 1 mathematics instruction.
  • Coach leaders in analyzing mathematics achievement data, identifying instructional gaps, and developing targeted improvement strategies.
  • Support leadership teams in strengthening standards-based mathematics instruction, curriculum alignment, assessment practices, and teacher collaboration.
  • Guide school leaders in monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of mathematics improvement initiatives and using evidence to inform instructional decisions.
Coach and Develop School Leadership Capacity
  • Build trusting, productive relationships with principals, instructional leadership teams, and district leaders while maintaining high expectations for results.
  • Provide actionable feedback, targeted coaching, and professional learning that strengthens leadership effectiveness.
  • Develop leaders' ability to diagnose instructional challenges, lead change, support teacher growth, and hold teams accountable for implementation.
  • Navigate resistance to change while creating shared ownership, urgency, and commitment to improved student outcomes.
Drive Measurable Results Through Collaboration
  • Partner closely with IE Faculty Coaches and project teams to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of IE's Model of Instruction.
  • Monitor implementation progress, analyze performance metrics, and adjust improvement strategies based on evidence.
  • Facilitate professional learning and leadership development experiences for school and district teams.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to school partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of IE's coaching practices and implementation resources.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
School Leadership and Turnaround Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a school principal, central office instructional leader, or in an equivalent educational leadership role.
  • Demonstrated success personally leading school turnaround or significant school improvement initiatives, with evidence of measurable improvements in instructional quality and student achievement.
  • Ability to provide specific examples of leadership decisions, improvement strategies, implementation practices, and accountability systems that contributed to improved school performance.
  • Experience diagnosing instructional challenges, leading organizational and instructional change, and establishing sustainable systems of continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to coach and influence school leaders while maintaining accountability for results.
Mathematics Instructional Leadership Expertise
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading improvements in K–12 mathematics instruction and student achievement at the school or district level.
  • Strong understanding of mathematics standards, curriculum, assessment, standards-based planning, and research-based instructional practices.
  • Proven ability to analyze mathematics achievement data, identify instructional gaps, and lead strategies designed to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Experience guiding mathematics teachers, instructional coaches, or school leadership teams in strengthening mathematics instruction.
  • Ability to provide specific examples of how your instructional leadership directly contributed to measurable improvements in mathematics achievement.
A background as a mathematics classroom teacher is not required; however, substantial mathematics instructional leadership experience and demonstrated contributions to improved student outcomes are essential.

Coaching and Professional Learning
  • Experience providing leadership coaching to principals, school administrators, or instructional leadership teams.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness designing and facilitating professional learning for adult learners.
  • Ability to use instructional evidence, performance metrics, and root cause analysis to guide improvement.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and change management skills.
  • Ability to effectively use technology and data systems to support instructional improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Educational Leadership, Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
  • Experience leading turnaround efforts in historically underperforming or high-needs schools.
  • Experience as a mathematics instructional leader, mathematics specialist, or district mathematics administrator.
  • Demonstrated success closing mathematics achievement gaps across diverse student populations.
  • Familiarity with Instructional Empowerment's research-based models of instruction, school improvement frameworks, or deeper learning practices.
Position Details
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt – 11-Month Contract
  • Work Environment: School-based and professional office environments
  • Travel: Significant travel required, potentially up to 90%
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments
A Benefits Package Designed Around Your Well-Being
  • Multiple medical plan options, including a 100% employer-paid health plan
  • HSA and FSA options available to save for medical expenses, with employer-funded HSA contributions for those participating in eligible healthcare plans
  • Company-paid dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD coverage
  • 15 days of PTO available in your first year of employment
  • 8 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
  • 401(k) with a 4% company match
  • Salary range $80,000-$85,000

Make a Meaningful Difference
At Instructional Empowerment, we believe every student deserves access to rigorous, engaging instruction, and every school leader deserves the support necessary to make that vision a reality.
If you are an experienced school leader who has successfully led school improvement, strengthened mathematics instruction, and achieved measurable gains in student achievement, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in transforming schools, strengthening leadership, and creating better outcomes for ALL students.
Instructional Empowerment is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

 
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