3+ years as a district-level instructional leadership (including HR or evaluation systems)
Direct experience with teacher and leader evaluation systems (Marzano, Danielson, etc.)
Experience leading or supporting instructional improvement initiatives
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Requirements:
Build relationships with superintendents, principals, and district leaders
Lead consultative conversations around teacher and leader evaluation systems
Manage a pipeline from first conversation through signed partnership
Deliver virtual and in-person presentations to education leaders
Job description
Business Development Specialist, Teacher & Leader Evaluation Systems (K–12 Education) – Remote Instructional Empowerment
Are you a former school district leader ready to scale your impact? If you’ve led instructional improvement and understand teacher evaluation systems—but want to influence multiple schools or districts instead of just one—this role is built for you. Instructional Empowerment is hiring a Business Development Specialist to expand our partnerships with K–12 schools and districts nationwide.
About Instructional Empowerment Instructional Empowerment (IE) is a mission-driven organization committed to ending generational poverty and eliminating achievement gaps. We partner with schools and districts to redesign Tier 1 instruction, ensuring deeper learning for ALL students.
What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)
Build relationships with superintendents, principals, and district leaders
Lead consultative conversations around teacher & leader evaluation systems
Manage a pipeline from first conversation through signed partnership
Deliver virtual and in-person presentations to education leaders
Collaborate with internal teams to refine offerings and messaging
What Makes This Role Different
You’re not “selling a product”—you’re solving instructional challenges
Your background in education is a core qualification, not just a bonus
You’ll influence district-wide systems, not just individual classrooms
Strong alignment to mission: improving outcomes for ALL students
Minimum Qualifications (Required to Apply)
3+ years as a District-level instructional leadership (including HR or evaluation systems)
Direct experience with teacher and leader evaluation systems (Marzano, Danielson, etc.)
Experience leading or supporting instructional improvement initiatives
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
Experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles
Experience facilitating professional development for educators
Familiarity with school improvement frameworks and standards-based instruction
Compensation & Work Environment
Remote (U.S.-based)
Full-time, Exempt
Travel: ~35% (schools, districts, conferences)
Flexible schedule based on time zones and client needs
Prefer transactional sales over relationship-building
Do not have K–12 leadership or evaluation experience
Are not comfortable engaging senior district leaders
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
Former principal, AP, or district leader
Passionate about improving teacher effectiveness
Skilled at building trust and influencing decision-makers
Comfortable owning a pipeline and driving results
Equal Opportunity Employer Instructional Empowerment is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Apply Today If you’re ready to take your K–12 leadership experience beyond a single school and help transform systems nationwide, we’d love to hear from you.
