Leadership Development Specialist

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Leadership Development Specialist based in United States.** This role focuses on designing impactful professional learning experiences that strengthen the capabilities of school and district leaders. You will create engaging resources that transform leadership frameworks, research, and best practices into practical tools for educators. The position combines expertise in instructional leadership, adult learning, content development, and educational innovation. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and creative teams to deliver high-quality digital learning experiences. Your work will directly support leadership growth, instructional excellence, and improved outcomes for educators and students. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced education professional passionate about developing scalable learning solutions. The role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape the future of leadership development in education. ### Accountabilities: The Leadership Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and improving professional learning resources that help school and district leaders apply effective leadership practices. The role requires strong expertise in instructional coaching, educational frameworks, and translating complex ideas into accessible, actionable learning experiences. - Design and develop high-quality asynchronous learning experiences, including e-learning courses, toolkits, templates, job aids, and leadership resources. - Translate leadership frameworks, instructional models, and organizational priorities into practical resources for education leaders. - Create implementation-focused materials supporting instructional coaching, data-driven instruction, observation and feedback practices, and school improvement initiatives. - Collaborate with subject matter experts, academic teams, and stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with learning objectives. - Partner with production and design teams to develop engaging multimedia learning experiences, including interactive modules, videos, and scenario-based learning. - Review and enhance existing professional development materials to improve quality, consistency, and learner impact. - Apply adult learning principles and microlearning strategies to create effective and accessible learning content. - Support the development of leadership learning pathways, resource libraries, onboarding materials, and professional learning programs. - Ensure learning materials are designed to improve educator practice and support measurable outcomes. - Stay informed on trends in instructional leadership, coaching practices, education policy, and accountability frameworks. - Contribute ideas and recommendations to continuously improve leadership development initiatives. - Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational objectives. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced education professional with a strong background in leadership development, instructional coaching, and adult learning. Success in this role requires the ability to create meaningful learning experiences, communicate complex concepts clearly, and connect educational theory with practical application. - Two to five years of relevant experience in talent development, professional learning, educational training, or a related field. - Experience in school or district leadership roles, such as principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, or district-level leader. - Strong understanding of effective training methodologies and adult learning practices. - Demonstrated expertise in instructional coaching, mentoring, and supporting education leaders. - Deep knowledge of instructional best practices, observation and feedback cycles, and data-driven improvement str…