Business Development Specialist, K–12 Teacher & Leader Evaluation Systems

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 leader (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 Salary range $100,000-$110,000 100% paid medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD/Life (Employee & Dependents) 15 Days PTO given upfront in your first year 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays 401K plan - 4% company match 🚫 Not the Right Fit If You: 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.