South Dakota Educational Administrator/Leadership Coach

Bailey Education Group, LLC; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 64,575 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

Bailey Education Group, LLC is seeking a Contract Leadership/Educational Administrator Coach/Mentor to empower school leaders across the state. You will work onsite with superintendents and administrators, delivering tailored coaching, workshops, and data-informed guidance to elevate leadership practice.

You will design and implement customized training, conduct regular check-ins, track progress, and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess leadership needs and coach school leaders.
• Strong problem-solving and data-informed decision making.
• Commitment to ethical hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Mentor school leaders using a side-by-side coaching model.
• Ensure leaders understand the state accountability model.
• Analyze data and set growth goals for leaders.
• Lead workshops and sessions for PLCs and data meetings.
• Guide and model effective leadership practices.
• Track progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to share learning across districts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Innovative thinking

Educational leadership

Job description

Join Bailey Education Group, LLC as a Contract Leadership/Educational Administrator Coach/Mentor and make a profound impact on the educational community in your state! This dynamic opportunity offers you the chance to collaborate with passionate professionals while cultivating innovative strategies tailored to enhance leadership within educational institutions. As a vital part of our onsite team, you’ll engage directly with superintendents and administrators, leveraging your expertise to inspire and guide them towards excellence in their roles. With a competitive daily contract rate, this position ensures that your skills as a mentor and coach are valued and compensated accordingly. Your role will empower educational leaders to navigate challenges with integrity and a customer‑centric approach.

Who are we? An Introduction

Bailey Education Group is committed to partnering with all schools and districts to improve the lives of all children through customized professional development and side‑by‑side teacher coaching, performed by certified instructional coaches with a deep understanding of state standards for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also offer professional development and training for both in‑school and district leadership, special needs services, early childhood, technology, multi‑tiered systems of support and many other areas. At Bailey Education Group, we have a proven track record in professional development programs and coaching services that is quantifiable.

Day to day as a Leadership/Educational Administrator Coach/Mentor

As a Leadership/Educational Administrator Coach/Mentor at Bailey Education Group, LLC, your day‑to‑day expectations will be both dynamic and impactful. You will engage with school administrators and superintendents to assess their leadership challenges, providing tailored coaching sessions that foster professional development. You’ll facilitate workshops that encourage innovative problem‑solving techniques and promote a culture of excellence within educational settings.

Expect to develop and implement customized training programs aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities. Your role will involve conducting regular check‑ins with mentees, offering guidance and support as they apply new strategies in their schools. You will also be responsible for tracking progress and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Additionally, collaborating with fellow coaches and educational leaders will foster a culture of shared learning and forward‑thinking solutions. Your integrity and customer‑centric mentality will be essential as you inspire and empower those you mentor.

What We’re Looking For In a Leadership/Educational Administrator Coach/Mentor

To thrive as a Leadership/Educational Administrator Coach/Mentor at Bailey Education Group, LLC, you will need a robust set of skills that drive success in educational leadership. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount, allowing you to build strong relationships with superintendents and administrators. The ability to listen actively and empathize with their challenges will enable you to offer tailored support.

Strong problem‑solving skills will be essential as you navigate complex issues faced by educational leaders. You should be an innovative thinker, able to devise creative strategies that meet diverse needs within the educational landscape. Additionally, a deep understanding of educational policies and leadership principles will enhance your effectiveness as a mentor and coach.

You must possess a strong sense of integrity, ensuring that your guidance is aligned with ethical standards. Finally, adaptability and a forward‑thinking mindset are crucial for staying resilient in a rapidly changing educational environment. These skills will empower you to create lasting impacts in the lives of those you mentor.

Leadership Coach Expectations

• Mentor school leaders in a side‑by‑side coaching model to provide guidance and support based on national and state standards.
• Ensure the school leaders have a firm grasp of the state accountability model.
• Support school leaders in establishing a systematic approach to ensure efficiency in operations and management.
• Work with districts and schools to analyze data and set goals for the leaders.
• Analyze school and/or district accountability data to support school leaders in setting priorities for growth.
• Analyze available stakeholder perception surveys to support school leaders in developing a culture and climate conducive to teaching and learning.
• Implement data‑driven decision making and differentiated/customized instruction.
• Support school leaders in ensuring high quality instruction in all schools.
• Establish individual professional goals for school leaders.
• Support school leaders in developing school goals and continuous improvement plans.
• Incorporate research‑based best practices to improve leading and learning.
• Work along‑side school leaders to ensure student and faculty engagement and motivation.

Data Analysis

• Work with district and school leaders to determine needs for leadership development and growth.

Coach

• Set overall goals with the leaders.
• Develop a progressive plan to reach those goals.
• Listen and provide support as a mentor and coach.
• Look for evidence of specific leadership behaviors and patterns.
• Plan with leaders for successful implementation of PLCs, data meetings, teacher leadership meetings, engaging faculty meetings, etc.
• Instruct leaders on best practices.
• Guide and model effective leadership practices.
• Build depth of knowledge of Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and state specific leadership rubric & evaluation model.
• Build overall leadership capacity of current and aspiring leaders.

At Bailey Education Group, we deeply value the important work happening in classrooms each day. In honor of educators’ professional commitments to their districts and students, we do not hire individuals who are currently under contract with a school district or employed full‑time elsewhere. This ensures we support districts, protect instructional continuity for students, and uphold our commitment to ethical hiring practices.