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Senior Director of Implementation & Growth

Senior Director of Implementation & Growth

Leading Educators CareersChicago, IL, US
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Senior Director of Implementation & Growth

Overview

At Leading Educators (LE), we partner with school systems to overcome instructional challenges and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work with educators at all levels to strengthen instructional and leadership practices, design effective professional learning, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

We pursue direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research to help educators create transformative learning opportunities. Learn more at leadingeducators.org.

Application Deadline : Sunday, September 28th. Internal and External candidates.

Position

We are seeking a strategic leader who will bridge program implementation, business development, and funder relationship management. As Senior Director of Implementation & Growth, you will connect professional learning programs with strategic expansion, with a deep understanding of professional learning, instructional leadership, and the CPS landscape. Responsibilities include managing relationships, expanding our footprint, driving contract renewals, and ensuring measurable educational improvements.

The initial scope focuses on projects in the Chicago area, with potential expansion to other territories and states as part of our national portfolio. This role is a key architect of organizational growth and may lead projects across locations where impact is greatest.

This role offers the opportunity to reshape educational ecosystems by aligning funding, programming, and impact, using your educational expertise to tell the story of how our work creates transformative learning opportunities.

Required Expertise

  • Designing and scaling professional learning programs with measurable impact
  • Developing comprehensive business development strategies for educational markets
  • Crafting persuasive proposals for contract renewals and service expansions
  • Identifying and pursuing new revenue streams in educational ecosystems
  • Building long-term strategic partnerships with educational leaders
  • Prospecting and qualifying new potential district partners
  • Creating systems that enable programmatic excellence and organizational growth
  • Leading program implementation frameworks for high-quality service delivery
  • Coaching and developing teams to execute complex educational initiatives

Prerequisites

  • 10+ years of experience in education, instructional leadership, program implementation, or client management
  • Proven track record managing complex educational initiatives
  • Success in both program delivery and business development
  • Ability to manage team performance while driving growth
  • Strategic skill in contract renewals and partnership expansion
  • Understanding of instructional leadership and curriculum implementation
  • Exceptional project management capabilities
  • Willingness to travel nationally

    • Travel Requirements

  • Based in the Chicago metropolitan area; resided within the Chicago metro region with a home office. Candidates in the Chicago city limits are eligible for a geographic salary multiplier.
  • National travel for organizational retreats, programming, donor meetings, job-related travel, and professional development.

    • Why Work at Leading Educators?

    We value your ideas and perspectives, support personal growth, and encourage innovative thinking. This role offers remote work with travel opportunities and the chance to contribute to a nationwide community focused on improving education for students and teachers.

    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 : Begin with the unique talents and wisdom of ourselves and others.
  • Continuously learn : Develop ourselves and others, apply new learning, and deepen self-awareness.
  • Prioritize people : Build trust and consider diverse perspectives.
  • Champion success for all : Ensure every learner has access to evidence-based opportunities.

    • Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary ranges : base range $127,487 to $172,483 per year. The standard starting salary is $149,985, based on minimum qualifications (10 years of relevant experience). More experience may adjust starting pay upward within the range.
  • Geography-adjusted range for Chicago : approximately $131,694.07 to $178,174.94, with starting point around $154,934.50 and max initial around $164,894.69.
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees; 60% employer contribution for dependents; 4% matching 401(k); FSAs; Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid time off : 22 days / year for first three years; additional days after year 3 and year 6; 16 additional paid holidays / floating days.

    • Equal Opportunity Employment

    Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics as required by law.

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    Application materials : accepted file types include pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.

    Inquiry : review salary range and expectations; we do not negotiate salary beyond first offer.

    Legal and compliance : review and answer eligibility questions regarding work authorization, sponsorship, and district partnerships during the application process.

    Voluntary Self-Identification

    For government reporting purposes, we invite candidates to respond to a voluntary self-identification survey. Completion is voluntary and will be confidential. This information will not affect hiring decisions. If you have questions about the form, visit the OFCCP website.

    As an equal opportunity employer, LE does not discriminate based on protected statuses. If you belong to protected veteran categories, indicate accordingly. This information helps measure outreach and recruitment efforts under VEVRAA.

    Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

    Form CC-305. Page 1 of 1. OMB Control Number 1250-0005. Expires 04 / 30 / 2026.

    Why are you being asked to complete this form? LE is a federal contractor or subcontractor with an obligation to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and to measure progress toward a goal of at least 7% representation. Completion is voluntary; responses are confidential and non-dispositive to hiring decisions. For more information, visit the Department of Labor OFCCP website.

    Disability definitions and examples are provided for context; optional responses may include a variety of conditions as listed.

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