Program Director

Brief Description

Program Director

About K12 Coalition

K12 Coalition provides products and services that help K-12 schools and teachers achieve transformational learning outcomes. We tackle many of today’s toughest education obstacles, including teacher certification, test preparation, professional learning, curriculum, consulting, and strategic planning. K12 Coalition came together when educators with deep experience as teachers, school leaders, and high-level district administrators observed a genuine need for something better. Our divisions include iteach, Passage Preparation, Teaching Channel, and Lavinia Group.

About Iteach

iteach is a competency-based educator preparation program helping to fill the void the nation faces with the unprecedented teacher shortage. iteach enables paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, and others seeking to become teachers to get the affordable, time-saving education they need to become licensed. Our program combines the convenience of online learning with a full year of face-to-face mentorship during a teaching residency. Notably, iteach is the only non-university educator preparation program to achieve accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Location: Hybrid or in-office arrangement preferred; remote candidates must be located within the assigned state/region.

Onboarding & Work Arrangement: To support onboarding and relationship-building, new hires may be asked to spend time working in-person (where feasible) during their first 90 days. After this initial period, the role transitions to the standard work arrangement for the position.

Travel: This role includes up to 15% travel (~4 days/month) to the state/region assigned

The Opportunity

The Program Director at iteach, a division of K12 Coalition, manages and oversees outreach, partnership, and enrollment efforts in specific assigned states to grow the iteach program. The Program Director will split their time between cultivating relationships with school districts and partners, and supporting customer inquiries, field supervisor operations, and overall program support. This role works to establish partnerships that create pathways for new teachers to become certified and requires the ability to represent iteach confidently with district leaders and external partners.

The Program Director reports to the Senior Director, Program Strategy and Operations

What You’ll Do

Relationship Management

• Establish and nurture new partnerships with districts, schools, and local education agencies in your state/region.
• Manage and oversee partnership documents, agreements, and related operations, including invoicing and payments.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the State Department of Education, maintaining strong, proactive relationships with DOE Certification Specialists, talent pipeline leaders, and other state personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for district/school personnel regarding inquiries about the program and teacher progression.
• Coordinate with district/school personnel to advertise/promote job openings and teacher job fairs.
• Collaborate closely with the partnership lead and state sales team to help shape and refine state-specific sales and partnership strategies, ensuring alignment with state certification requirements and district needs.

Candidate Support

• Answer program-specific questions and serve as the subject matter expert for your state(s) certification and teaching requirements.
• Support teacher candidates through the Residency timeline, ensuring successful progression.
• Ensure hiring documents and teaching assignments align with state requirements for alternative and standard certification/licensure.
• Complete final review of teacher files prior to submission for licensure to the Department of Education.

Program Promotion

• Attend state and national conferences, workshops, and career fairs to promote iteach.
• Engage potential applicants at local job fairs, including presenting and hosting vendor tables.

Field Supervision Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with our Director of Field Supervision to support the strategic assignment of Field Supervisors to teachers across the state(s).
• Serve as a key point of contact for candidate-specific questions and escalations from field supervisors, ensuring alignment with state requirements and program expectations.

Data, KPIs, & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze the full state candidate pipeline (ie, applications, enrollment, residency, certification).
• Analyze monthly KPIs with the Senior Director of Program Strategy and Operations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives specific to your state/region

Other Duties

• Support the team with additional tasks and responsibilities aligned to your strengths and as needed to help meet evolving organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in K-12 education required.
• Leadership experience as a K-12 administrator preferred.
• Broad knowledge of teacher certification processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience presenting to district leadership, such as HR Directors or Superintendents, with the ability to communicate program value clearly and build confidence with external partners.

How We Work at K12 Coalition

Our work is grounded in five Core Competencies that guide how we collaborate, support others, and move work forward: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Service Orientation, and Initiative.

• Accountability: Following through on work, owning commitments, and communicating progress or challenges along the way.
• Adaptability: Navigating change with flexibility and focus as priorities, information, or needs shift.
• Collaboration: Working together across roles and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Meeting the needs of internal and external partners with clarity, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Initiative: Taking action without waiting to be asked and looking for ways to improve systems, processes, or experiences.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000.

As part of our commitment to maintaining fair and consistent compensation practices, new hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the band minimum and midpoint, based on their qualifications, location, internal alignment, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Why Work with Us

We believe in supporting the whole employee by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet diverse needs. Our full-time employee benefits include flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching. We are committed to fostering a work environment that promotes both personal and professional well-being.

Our Selection Process

Our selection process typically includes an online application, a short phone interview, a hiring manager interview, a candidate exercise, and a final interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

K12 Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the interview process due to a disability, please email us at ***email_hidden***. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Protecting Your Job Search

K12 Coalition Is Committed To a Transparent And Secure Recruitment Process. Please Keep The Following In Mind As You Explore Opportunities With Us

• Official communication: All recruitment-related communication will come from an @k12coalition.com email address. We do not use messaging platforms for recruiting.
• Application process: We do not send unsolicited job offers. All open positions are listed on our official Careers Page, and any offer follows a formal interview process.
• No upfront payments: We will never ask candidates to pay fees of any kind during the hiring process, including for training materials, background checks, or equipment.

If you receive any communication that does not align with the above, please report it to ***email_hidden***. Your security matters to us.