About the Role
The role involves working closely with school districts to establish strong partnerships, facilitate program adoption, and ensure effective use of research-based tools and practices to enhance student success.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with school and district leadership teams
- Serve as the primary liaison between schools and the implementing organization
- Support districts in adopting and integrating evidence-based programs
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor implementation progress
- Coordinate training sessions for educators and administrators
- Gather and analyze implementation data to inform improvement strategies
- Assist districts in setting goals aligned with program objectives
- Troubleshoot challenges related to program rollout and execution
- Facilitate communication between research teams and school personnel
- Ensure fidelity to program models during implementation
- Organize district-wide planning meetings and professional development events
- Track key performance indicators and report on outcomes
- Provide coaching and technical assistance to school staff
- Promote data-driven decision-making within partner districts
- Assist in the development of implementation resources and tools
- Support evaluation efforts by collecting qualitative and quantitative data
- Maintain detailed records of partnership activities and communications
- Identify opportunities for scaling successful practices
- Stay informed about education policy and district priorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align support strategies
- Respond to district-specific needs with tailored solutions
- Lead onboarding for new partner districts
- Monitor timelines and deliverables for partnership agreements
- Contribute to grant reporting and compliance requirements
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement among partners
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in education, leadership, or related field
- Experience in urban school reform efforts
- Background in behavioral science or psychology
- Prior work with research-practice partnerships
- Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks
- Training in coaching or adult learning theory
- Experience evaluating program effectiveness
- Knowledge of social-emotional learning programs
Compensation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with required in-person engagement in schools and districts
Team
Part of a dedicated team focused on education improvement and district collaboration
About the Initiative
- This position supports a university-led effort to partner with school districts to implement and study programs aimed at improving student achievement and school climate.
- The initiative emphasizes collaboration, data use, and iterative improvement to drive meaningful change in educational practice.
Application Process
- Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience.
- Finalists will be required to provide references and may undergo performance-based assessments.
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