Lavinia Group Educational Consultant | Secondary ELA | NYC Area

K12 Coalition; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

K12 Coalition, via Lavinia Group, seeks an experienced Educational Consultant specializing in K-12 English Language Arts to support NYC partnerships. You will lead instructional coaching, design content, and drive equitable, high-quality ELA practices across partner schools.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in teaching/coaching and 3+ years in K–12 leadership, with a track record of improving outcomes and a passion for developing educators through strong professional learning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in ELA
• 3+ years of K–12 leadership as administrator or director
• Experience with diverse learner populations across charter, public, and private schools
• Track record of strong academic outcomes across grades K–12
• Strong writing and communication skills; experience leading virtual and in-person professional learning
• Ability to manage multiple demands across partner schools

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning for high-impact ELA instruction and curriculum implementation across partner schools
• Develop and adapt instructional materials and resources for partner needs
• Ensure high-quality professional development, coaching, and instructional management plans
• Collaborate with Lavinia Group team to align instructional tools and practices

Skills

Teaching & coaching leadership

K-12 leadership

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ELA or related field

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

• Full-Time
• Exempt

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 the greater NYC area.

Travel: This position requires weekly travel to partner school sites (one to four days per week). Please plan to spend up to 7‑8 hours per day onsite at assigned schools.

The Opportunity

At Lavinia 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 an experienced instructional leader with deep expertise in K‑12 English Language Arts (ELA) to support Lavinia Group's school and district partnerships in NYC. The ideal candidate has led teams to achieve strong academic outcomes in diverse educational settings and brings a passion for coaching and developing educators.

In this role, you will work closely with instructional leaders and teachers to strengthen the systems, structures, and instructional practices that translate academic priorities into consistent, high‑quality classroom instruction. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of closing opportunity gaps and ensuring excellent, equitable ELA instruction for students across grades K‑12.

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 instructional tools

Coaching and Instruction

• Coach instructional leaders to strengthen the systems, structures, and routines needed to translate instructional priorities into consistent practice, including effective intellectual preparation and collaborative meetings
• Support instructional leaders in developing a clear vision for excellent K‑12 ELA teaching and learning, including modeling exemplary instruction and evidence‑based practices
• Design and facilitate coaching and professional learning that leverages co‑teaching, modeling, observation, and actionable, in‑the‑moment feedback to strengthen instructional practice
• Deliver model lessons and classroom demonstrations in K‑12 ELA to support teacher development and highlight instructional best practices
• Facilitate structured analysis of student work and data to identify instructional priorities, analyze misconceptions, and develop action plans
• Actively monitor progress of partners through onsite coaching, ongoing data analysis, observation and feedback cycles, and meetings with key stakeholders to drive measurable and sustainable improvements in teaching and learning

Other Duties

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

Requirements

• Deep content knowledge in elementary English Language Arts and/or secondary English Language Arts — Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related content area strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in the content area
• 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

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 Philosophy

As part of our commitment to maintaining fair and consistent compensation practices, new hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the band minimum and midpoint, based on their qualifications, location, internal alignment, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Why Work with Us

We believe in supporting the whole employee by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet diverse needs. Our full‑time employee benefits include flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching. We are committed to fostering a work environment that promotes both personal and professional well‑being.

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.

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

K12 Coalition Is Committed To a Transparent And Secure Recruitment Process. Please Keep The Following In Mind As You Explore Opportunities With Us

• 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.

If you receive any communication that does not align with the above, please report it to [e-mail].