TA Consultant, Continuous Improvement Coaching

American Institutes for Research

TA Consultant specializing in continuous improvement coaching for educational institutions. Supporting education agencies and schools with evidence-based implementation strategies.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,700 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop training materials, implementation measures, and protocols for monitoring and supporting education initiatives across various topics.
Deliver training, professional development, and coaching to support educators, administrators, and leaders in implementing new programs and/or engaging in continuous improvement processes.
Develop and contribute to reports that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and other relevant audiences.
Represent the organization in interactions with state, local, and site-based staff; potential clients; and partner organizations.
Work on collaborative project teams, including supervision of research/TA assistants and associates as a task or functional lead.
Contribute to team efforts to develop new business opportunities including strategic planning, identification and pursuit of opportunities, and proposal development.
Lead discrete projects or major workstreams, including planning, execution, and client coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or higher with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in education required.
Experience working directly with or in school districts, state education agencies, and/or postsecondary education systems.
Experience coaching and/or creating and facilitating professional learning for school staff, leaders, and/or community partners.
Demonstrated experience working in postsecondary education systems and in at least one of the following areas: community schools, family engagement, or youth development, with a track record of supporting cross-sector teams serving students and families.
Three years or more of technical assistance experience in either improvement science or continuous improvement capacities.
Demonstrated experience in project organization and management.
Experience working with educators or staff supporting mental health, special education, or wraparound services in educational settings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

training materials developmentimplementation measuresreport writingproject managementcoachingprofessional developmentstrategic planningproposal developmenttechnical assistancecontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsclient coordinationteam supervisionproblem-solvingadaptabilityengagement

Certifications

Master’s degree