Program Design Director

UnboundEd.org

Program Design Director aiding schools in implementing high-quality instruction materials and improving student outcomes through partnerships and professional learning.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,900 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

curriculum implementationproject managementdata analysiscontent developmentprofessional learningcoachingmeasurement and evaluationinstructional materialsfacilitationleadership

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunicationrelationship buildingteam leadershipadaptabilitystrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscoaching skills

Tools & Technologies

project management toolscollaboration toolswebinar softwaredata tracking systemspresentation softwaregrant management systemslearning management systemsevaluation toolscommunication platformsagenda creation tools

Industry Keywords

public educationinstructional leadershipchange managementnational standardsEnglish Language Artsmathematicsprofessional developmentdistrict partnershipsschool partnershipsWestern U.S. education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an expert consultant and main point of contact for district and school partners engaged in curriculum implementation
Drive partnerships from launch through achievement of deliverables, including annual district- and school-level goals
Develop and track project action steps, including grant deliverables; manage project plans; and synthesize data to monitor progress
Facilitate engaging, high-impact professional learning and coaching services
Prepare for, facilitate, and follow up on professional learning, small-group, and one-on-one sessions with partners, both virtually and in person
Create agendas, strategize coaching conversations, and adapt and present sessions to groups of school and district leaders
Develop custom tools and resources to support partner needs
Assist with developing and refining program materials
In collaboration with other team members, develop professional learning sessions and program materials to build instructional leadership and change-management skills for curriculum implementation
Define processes, tools, and resources that comprise the program and deliver them to partners to ensure quality and impact
Contribute to the ongoing growth of the curriculum services portfolio
Develop and/or maintain partnerships with school and district leaders and other partners
Lead discussions with prospective and existing partners to shape and secure future partnerships
Develop and present webinars, conference presentations, and white papers
Collaborate with partners to develop and execute measurement and evaluation plans for projects
Support districts and schools in gathering, analyzing, and using data to reach goals
Collaborate with the Research and Evaluation team to assess and present program impact to external audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

A passion for UnboundEd’s vision, a commitment to public education as a key lever for opportunity, and a desire to deepen the organization’s impact
Experience implementing high-quality instructional materials at the district or school level over the past 10 years
Expertise in either mathematics or English Language Arts/Literacy, including knowledge of national standards and teaching methods, and the ability to coach in that subject
Superb facilitation and coaching skills, including the capacity to lead team meetings, professional learning, and coaching conversations with district and school leaders
Strong content development and writing skills, including developing objective-aligned professional learning presentations and other materials (e.g., tools for leaders and teachers)
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to rapidly build relationships and communicate with diverse groups and individuals in partner districts and schools
Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, manage self and a diverse group of stakeholders to achieve deadlines and project goals, and effectively utilize project management and collaboration tools.
Must be based in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington (or another Western U.S. state with the ability to travel frequently across the region).
3-5 years of leadership experience as either a director-level school district leader (e.g., director of mathematics, literacy, professional learning, etc.) or building principal is required.
Travel is required for this role (up to 50%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

take-as-you-need vacation time
group medical plans
group dental plans
group vision plans
disability insurance plans
life insurance plans
employer-sponsored 401K retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution (no vesting period)