Senior Director

Summary

Join Instruction Partners as a Senior Director, Middle School Math Initiative, leading a national effort to improve math proficiency in high-poverty schools. This full-time, remote position requires up to 50% travel. You will lead the development of scalable, curriculum-based professional learning products, translating a long-term instructional vision into practical solutions. Responsibilities include product development, execution, partnership management, team leadership, evaluation, and strategic scaling. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in K-12 education, professional learning, curriculum development, and team management. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in K–12 education, including successful leadership of large-scale or multi-site professional learning efforts that drive instructional improvement and equity in outcomes—particularly in middle school math
• Proven track record in designing, developing, and scaling curriculum-based professional learning services, with demonstrated expertise in product development, iterative design, and codification of tools and routines for consistent delivery across diverse contexts
• Deep knowledge of secondary math content and pedagogy, with expertise in practices that support multilingual learners, foster students’ positive math identity, and center meaningful student learning experiences
• Experience managing team members and cross-functional initiatives, with a demonstrated ability to build team capacity, drive collaboration, and support strong execution across content, delivery, and partner-facing roles
• Ability to navigate both “balcony-level” strategy and “dance floor” execution—aligning long-term vision with near-term decision-making , product quality, and user impact
• Skilled at using data and research to drive product design and improvement cycles, with a learning mindset and commitment to evidence-based decision-making
• Experience leading through change and supporting teams through ambiguity, complexity, and continuous improvement
• Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills ; able to collaborate across internal teams and external partners to support early-stage marketing, co-design, and sustainable scaling efforts
• Compelling communicator and facilitator, capable of translating complex ideas into actionable insights for varied audiences
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 5–10 days per month, as needed

Responsibilities

• Ensure Professional Learning (PL) products build toward the initiative’s goal: 50%+ of students proficient in math by the end of middle school, with no gaps by race, income, or language in how students identify as mathematicians
• Co-lead the design and development of research-informed, high-impact professional learning (PL) products that improve middle school math instruction and student learning experiences. Products should be responsive to the needs of instructional leaders and grounded in equity-focused, affirming, and rigorous instruction for multilingual learners, students of color, and students experiencing poverty
• Translate the long-term vision of the Middle School Math Initiative into practical product solutions that can be tested, iterated, and scaled. Ensure product coherence across multiple formats, delivery models, and district contexts
• Manage the full product development lifecycle, from vision to pilot to refinement, integrating input from classroom experience, academic research, and user feedback
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and R&D team to design learning experiences that reflect best practices in middle school math instruction, emphasizing collective teacher efficacy, belonging, and identity-affirming learning environments
• Lead the execution of product roadmaps, managing development sprints, timelines, and deliverables to ensure PL products are usable, high-quality, and aligned with both short- and long-term goals
• Guide product testing and improvement cycles, balancing rapid iteration with long-term service coherence and readiness for scale
• Codify lessons learned through pilots and implementation to inform team learning and product refinements
• Partner with the R&D team to define success metrics for both educator practice and student outcomes, and use data to improve both design and delivery of services
• Partner with district and school system leaders to co-design, test, and refine PL products in pilot settings; ensure engagements are aligned with strategic priorities and complement broader organizational goals
• Build and sustain strong relationships with pilot partners, ensuring continuous feedback loops and meaningful collaboration that improve product relevance and efficacy
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure service messaging communicates the vision, design, and intended impact of the PL products
• Support the Executive Director in maintaining alignment across the organization’s partnership strategy and contributing to fund development efforts as needed
• Lead and mentor team members in both product development and strategic execution, fostering a culture of shared ownership, clarity, and accountability as the team works toward both short-term outcomes and long-term PL product and impact outcomes
• Cultivate a learning-driven environment within the team, balancing day-to-day operational needs with the integration of long-term strategic goals, ensuring the team is both flexible and aligned with the broader vision
• Build shared ownership and clarity around goals, team roles, and performance expectations through consistent coaching, communication, and collaborative decision-making
• Provide guidance on change management, supporting the adoption of new tools and processes that help drive product development and team learning
• In partnership with the Executive Director and R&D team, co-lead the development of an evaluation strategy that tracks educator practice change and student outcomes
• Ensure data systems are in place to assess product efficacy, including implementation quality and student outcomes by subgroup
• Use evaluation insights to inform iterative design and help the team maintain a clear line of sight between product development decisions and long-term learning goals
• Lead the strategic codification of PL models, tools, and resources to ensure they are scalable and adaptable, balancing both immediate district needs and the broader vision for long-term growth
• Support management of the financial planning and operational modeling for scaling products, ensuring that cost-efficiency, quality, and long-term sustainability are prioritized in product development and delivery
• Drive efforts to ensure that the PL model is sustainable and scalable, balancing the immediate needs of partner districts with long-term organizational capacity and growth

Benefits

• The salary for this role is $ 143,750
• Competitive benefits and private retirement investment options are available, as well as a generous vacation policy