Transformation Specialist - School Turnaround

MGT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401K matching

Equity opportunities

Bonus programs

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Income protection

Job summary

MGT is seeking a Transformation Specialist for the School Turnaround team in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, FL. This role leads principal and leadership teams, coaches school improvement efforts, and ensures alignment of coaching across ELA, math, science, and other areas.

The position requires a Master’s degree in education leadership and 5+ years in district-level school transformation, with deep knowledge of Florida standards and DOE systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Education Leadership, Curriculum or Supervision or related field within education.
• Five or more years of administrator/district level experience in school transformation and turnaround.
• Extensive understanding of Florida DOE system.
• Ability to disaggregate and use data to inform decisions and reporting.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and facilitate consensus and support.
• Deep understanding of Florida instructional standards and practices.
• Deep understanding of school transformation practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Transformation Specialist in planning, coordinating, and executing core transformation efforts.
• Lead instructional support across assigned schools with high-quality practices aligned to Florida standards.
• Lead and coach school principals and leadership teams to improve student achievement.
• Oversee onsite MGT team at assigned schools, including scheduling, reporting, and coaching.
• Model leadership and pedagogy best practices for school and MGT teams.
• Coordinate coaching and alignment of instructional priorities across ELA, math, science.
• Build trust and navigate partnerships with district personnel and school leadership.
• Monitor data, provide feedback, and develop next steps to address performance gaps.
• Develop and monitor Coordinated Support Plans and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Education Leadership

Job description

Description

Transformation Specialist - School Turnaround

Location: Tampa, Florida (on-site)

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

Job Details

FLSA Status: Full Time

What You’ll Do

MGT is seeking an Transformation Specialist for the MGT School Turnaround team in Hillsborough County and Pasco County, Florida. The candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of school systems and in particular building level management of all aspects of education. This person will lead and coach school the principal and leadership team for identified client (school) in a multi-year project. They will also have extensive understanding of public school systems and in particular, building level management of all aspects of education.

In This Role You Will

• Support the Senior Transformation Specialist in planning, coordinating, and executing core transformation efforts.
• Lead instructional support efforts across assigned schools, ensuring high-quality instructional practices aligned to Florida standards.
• Lead and coach school principal and leadership team for identified schools to significantly increase student achievement outcomes
• Lead the onsite MGT team at assigned schools including scheduling, reporting and coaching
• Model leadership and pedagogy best practices to school and MGT team
• Provide cross-content oversight and support to MGT instructional coaches to ensure alignment of coaching practices, instructional priorities, and school improvement goals across ELA, math, science, and other assigned areas.
• Navigate complex school partnerships by building trust, addressing resistance, facilitating candid conversations, and strengthening alignment between school leadership, teachers, coaches, and the MGT team.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support to assigned MGT coaches to strengthen instructional coaching practices, relationship-building, planning support, and responsiveness to school needs.
• Analyze school performance data and develop clear narratives that communicate progress, challenges, coach impact, and recommended next steps for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create the coordination of Coordinated Support Plans
• Complete weekly and monthly reporting involving tracking and analyzing data
• Lead development and execution of school achievement plan
• Analyze multiple data sources (achievement, walkthroughs, coaching, systems) to identify trends and develop next steps to address performance gaps.
• Provide leadership to school-based teams and MGT school teams on monthly data monitoring
• Accurately monitor days of service to the client, and ensure timely completion of weekly and monthly documentation of impact and outcomes.
• Develop client relationships
• Ensure all aspects of contract are delivered at the school level
• Interface with district personnel as necessary
• Contribute to the continuing development of products and processes to support the work

What You’ll Bring

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Education Leadership, Curriculum or Supervision or related field within education
• Five (5) or more years of Administrator/district level experience in School Transformation and Turnaround
• Extensive understanding of Florida DOE system
• Ability to disaggregate and use data to inform decisions and for reporting purposes
• Ability to lead diverse teams and facilitate consensus and support among teams
• Deep understanding of Florida instructional standards and instructional practices
• Deep understanding of School Transformation effective practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

Full-health Benefits With Base Employee Coverage Fully Funded, Comprising

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Income protection benefits

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.