Design and Coaching Specialist, Math (Los Angeles)

At Leading Educators (LE) , we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Internal Candidate Application Deadline: 8 /2/2026 External Candidate Application Deadline: 8/2/2026 Position Imagine being the catalyst for transformative instruction across an entire region. As a Design and Coaching Specialist with Leading Educators, you'll partner with 10-12 middle and high schools across Los Angeles Unified School District's North and West regions to build durable, coherent instructional support systems that measurably impact student learning. This is more than a coaching role—it's an opportunity to shape how instructional leaders develop teacher practices and create the conditions for excellence at scale. You’ll be the trusted expert and primary point of contact for school-based instructional leaders, guiding them through the complexities of implementing standards-aligned curriculum while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your deep knowledge of culturally responsive instruction, combined with master-level coaching skills, will enable you to facilitate meaningful adult learning grounded in real classroom evidence. You'll work with teachers, teacher leaders, and school leaders to translate data into action and aspirations into reality. This role uniquely integrates design and coaching—two functions that are rarely done well together. You'll use classroom observations, student work, survey data, and leadership artifacts to inform both your coaching conversations and your professional learning design decisions. Your ability to see patterns, synthesize insights, and create targeted learning experiences will directly influence how schools implement high-quality mathematics curriculum and strengthen instructional practice across multiple grade levels and leadership structures. Do you have expertise in… Do you know how to make mathematics come alive for students and teachers alike? You possess deep Grade 6-Secondary math expertise grounded in Illustrative Mathematics, and you know how to unlock the "why" behind the content so teachers can inspire genuine mathematical thinking in their classrooms. Can you facilitate coaching conversations that spark real change? You've mastered the art of observation, feedback, and reflection—the kind that shifts how teachers see their practice and empowers them to make bold instructional moves with confidence and precision. Do you design professional learning that educators actually want to attend? You create PLCs, learning labs, and leadership experiences that feel fresh, relevant, and directly connected to what's happening in real classrooms. Your designs spark conversation, challenge thinking, and drive measurable improvement. Are you fluent in harnessing AI to amplify your impact? You use artificial intelligence strategically—integrating it into your workflows to elevate planning, sharpen analysis, strengthen communication, and deliver results with greater precision and speed. Working collaboratively across multiple levels of leadership, navigating complex school systems and building genuine partnerships with teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and district leaders? The intellectual challenge of designing and facilitating learning experiences that help adults deepen their craft, shift mindsets, and translate new understanding into classroom practice? Getting into classrooms and observing instruction, using evidence of practice to have courageous, data-driven coaching conversations that lead to measurable improvements in teaching and learning? Continuous learning and growth, reflecting on your own practice, seeking feedback, and staying current with evolving approaches to curriculum implementation, adult facilitation, and instructional coaching? What you'd bring 7+ years of professional experience in education, including direct experience teaching, leading instructional practice, or supporting curriculum implementation Grade 6-Secondary mathematics content expertise required, with demonstrated ability to coach and support instruction across middle and high school levels Proven experience providing coaching to teachers, teacher leaders, or school leaders with documented impact on instructional practice Strong track record designing and facilitating professional learning aligned to curriculum, standards, and observable instructional practice Demonstrated ability to analyze student work, classroom observation data, and instructional artifacts and translate findings into coaching decisions and professional learning design Ability to manage school-based relationships with professionalism, reliability, and instructional credibility that earns the trust and respect of school leaders Practitioner-level AI fluency, with the ability to identify appropriate use cases, apply AI tools to improve work quality and efficiency, and exercise sound judgment about responsible AI use Willingness and ability to travel, including approximately 1-2 in-person visits per month to each of 10-12 schools in Los Angeles, plus participation in national organization retreats and professional development Residency requirement: Must live within a 90-minute drive or train ride from the Los Angeles metro area to facilitate consistent, meaningful school-based engagement Travel Requirements This is a location-specific position that requires monthly visits to schools in Los Angeles. The person in this role must live within a 90 minute drive/train ride from the Metro Los Angeles area. Travel may include: Approximately 1-2 in-person visits at each of the 10-12 schools per month Ongoing facilitation of professional learning sessions in person National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through View email address on click.appcast.io. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 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: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and organize candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: If hired for this position, the base salary range is $100,320 to $127,680 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $114,000, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 7 years of relevant experience. If you have more than 7 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $119,863. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. The role is location specific: Los Angeles. The range below reflects a 10.80% geographic adjustment, resulting in a salary range of approximately $111,154 to $141,469, with an entry point of $126,312 and a maximum entry salary of $132,808. 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr Leading Educators