Lavinia Group Educational Consultant, ELA (K-8) | New Mexico | Part-Time

K12 Coalition; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

K12 Coalition seeks Educational Consultants to deliver high-impact ELA coaching and embedded support across partner schools. The role emphasizes coaching educators, developing strong instructional resources, and leading content strategy to close opportunity gaps.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in literacy leadership, strong communication skills, and experience delivering both virtual and in-person professional learning. Travel to partner sites is required weekly in the Southwest region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in literacy or proven content expertise strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in an elementary or secondary literacy setting.
• 3+ years of K-12 leadership experience as an assistant principal, principal, charter or district-level director, or superintendent.
• Experience working with diverse learner populations across charter, public, and private settings.

Responsibilities

• Strategically set the vision for high-impact instruction for assigned content areas.
• Design and develop instructional materials and resources tailored to each partner’s needs.
• Ensure high-quality instructional management plans, PD, and coaching to teachers and leaders.
• Monitor progress through onsite coaching and data analysis.

Skills

ELA coaching

Strong writing

Communication

Time management

Professional learning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in literacy

K-12 leadership experience

Job description

Brief Description

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, Professional Development Institute, Teaching Channel, Lavinia Group, and Keys to Literacy.

About Lavinia Group

Lavinia Group is dedicated to driving meaningful academic improvements in K-12 education through instructional coaching, professional learning, high-quality curriculum, strategic planning, and summer school support that enhances educator effectiveness and strengthens student outcomes.

With deep expertise in school leadership, curriculum implementation, and instructional best practices, Lavinia Group delivers tailored, research-based solutions to meet the evolving needs of our partners. Guided by a commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and long-term capacity building, we work alongside educators and district leaders through hands‑on coaching, immersive training, and collaborative partnerships. Our mission is to help schools achieve transformational learning outcomes that endure beyond our direct support.

Employment Type

• Part-Time with variable hours
• Non-Exempt
• Hourly

Location: This is a remote position with expectations of on-site partnership. Due to the location of client sites and travel requirements, this role is open to candidates who reside in New Mexico.

Travel: This position requires weekly travel to partner school sites, typically up to four days per week. While we strive to assign consultants to clients within the same region of the country, we cannot guarantee that travel will be limited to New Mexico. Consultants should expect that client sites may require out-of-state or overnight travel within our Southwest Region (Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado). Please plan to spend up to 7-8 hours per day onsite at assigned schools.

The Opportunity

At Lavina Group, a division of K12 Coalition, Educational Consultants play a critical role in directly supporting partner schools across the country to achieve world-class instruction through effective professional development and instructional coaching.

We are seeking multiple experienced instructional leaders with English Language Arts (ELA) expertise to support schools in delivering high-impact coaching and instructional support. The ideal candidate has led teams to achieve strong academic outcomes in diverse educational settings, and brings a passion for coaching and developing educators.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of closing opportunity gaps and ensuring excellent, equitable instruction. Educational Consultants will work onsite in schools, providing daily, embedded coaching rooted in best practices for literacy and inclusive education.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning and Content Development

• Strategically set the vision for high-impact instruction for the assigned content area and implementation of Lavinia Group’s curriculum and instructional models in a set of school or network/district partnerships to ensure strong and equitable outcomes for all students
• Design and develop instructional materials and resources tailored to each partner’s specific needs and strategy. This includes adapting existing Lavinia Group’s materials and creating new content when needed
• Ensure that high-quality, impactful instructional management plans, professional development, and coaching services are provided to teachers, instructional coaches, building leaders, and system leaders
• Engage in collaborative team structures to ensure alignment between Lavinia Group team members and to continuously improve Lavinia Group’s instructional tools

Coaching and Instruction

• Coach and support teachers in implementing research-based ELA interventions and HQIM
• Deliver model literacy lessons and classroom demonstrations to support teacher development and highlight instructional best practices
• Model the intellectual preparation process and build the skill and capacity of leaders and teachers to plan confidently and independently
• Actively monitor progress of partners through onsite coaching, ongoing data analysis, and meetings with key stakeholders

Other Duties

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in literacy or proven content expertise strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in an elementary or secondary literacy setting
• 3+ years of K-12 leadership experience as an assistant principal, principal, charter or district-level director or managing director, or superintendent
• Experience working with diverse learner populations, including students with special education needs, multilingual learners, and students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds: across charter, public, and private school settings
• Track record of achieving strong academic outcomes in a school setting working across grades K-12
• Strong writing and communication skills, including experience leading both virtual and in-person professional learning
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple demands while working across several partner schools
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards preferred

Summary

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 Estimated Daily Rate For Each Piece Of Onsite Work Ranges From $645 To $845 Per Day, Inclusive Of Preparatory Time. This Calculation Is Based On

• $100/hour for onsite work or virtual billable time
• $30/hour for non-billable time, such as preparation or internal meetings

Why Work with Us

We know flexibility matters. Our part-time opportunities are designed to provide meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, and the ability to make an impact while maintaining a schedule that fits your needs. While this position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, you'll join a mission-driven organization committed to supporting educators and helping students succeed.

Our Typical 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.
• All Lavinia Group Educational Consultants must pass a criminal background check.
• Some schools and districts require fingerprinting as part of their background check process. Lavinia Group Educational Consultants assigned to those schools or districts will be required to complete fingerprinting before beginning work.

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 [e-mail]. 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

• 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.