CommonLit

Lead Implementation Specialist

CommonLit

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead execution and continuous improvement of CommonLit’s implementation strategy to ensure strong adoption and sustained use of CommonLit 360, driving meaningful gains in student literacy outcomes
  • Own and refine end-to-end implementation systems, tools, and processes that enable school and district leaders to drive instructional change
  • Contribute to short- and mid-term strategic planning for implementation and partner success
  • Diagnose complex, ambiguous implementation challenges by uncovering root causes across instruction, adult learning, and organizational systems, and translating insights into actionable solutions
  • Apply deep expertise in implementation science, change management, and literacy pedagogy to design solutions that improve instructional quality and student outcomes
  • Leverage implementation data and partner feedback to drive continuous improvement, ensuring CommonLit’s supports lead to measurable gains in adoption, fidelity, and student achievement
  • Develop clear, high-impact resources and guidance that build the capacity of school and district leaders to lead sustainable instructional change
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that align teams around a cohesive, high-quality implementation experience for partners, strengthening the end-to-end journey from exploration to onboarding to long-term success
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align on and to adopt practices that maximize instructional impact and partner success
  • Serve as an internal and external subject matter expert on implementation, adult learning, and organizational change
  • Represent CommonLit in communication with partners and external stakeholders, including leading briefings, presentations, and consultations
  • Advise senior leaders on implementation strategy, challenges, and opportunities based on field insights and expertise

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher preferred, ideally with concentrations in Educational Leadership, Implementation Science, Improvement Science, Organizational Change, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in K–12 education, including at least 5 years in a school or district leadership role
  • Deep expertise in implementation science, improvement science, and/or change management in educational settings
  • Strong understanding of English Language Arts and curriculum implementation best practices
  • Experience supporting or leading major school- or district-wide instructional initiatives, including designing and improving systems, processes, or programs that drive measurable outcomes at scale
  • Strong understanding of adult learning theory and experience designing supports for adult learners
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent written and oral communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to inform decisions
  • Committed to improving equity of opportunity for students, particularly those in historically underserved communities
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Available to begin full-time work in July 2026
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
  • Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
  • Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
  • Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
  • Generous time off, including:
  • 16 paid holidays annually
  • Paid time off accruals and sick leave
  • Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 2 floating holidays
  • Volunteer and school visitation leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Bereavement and compassionate leave
  • Blood, bone marrow, and organ donation leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Low-stress weeks around Thanksgiving and in late December
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
implementation sciencechange managementliteracy pedagogyadult learning theorycurriculum implementationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsstrategic planninginstructional designdata analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsfacilitation skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsorganizational skillstime-management skillscross-functional teamworkstakeholder alignmentcommitment to equity
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higher