Business Development Specialist, K–12 Teacher & Leader Evaluation Systems Full Time

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced K-12 education leader to expand their impact beyond a single school or district and help drive meaningful instructional transformation at scale. As a Business Development Specialist, you will partner with school and district leaders nationwide to support initiatives focused on teacher effectiveness, instructional improvement, and leadership evaluation systems. Combining consultative relationship-building with strategic business development, this position is ideal for someone passionate about educational equity and student achievement. You will engage directly with senior education stakeholders, lead high-level discussions around instructional challenges, and guide districts toward sustainable solutions that improve learning outcomes. Working in a mission-driven and collaborative environment, you will contribute to systemic change while leveraging your educational expertise to influence schools across the country.

Accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with superintendents, principals, HR leaders, and district decision-makers across K-12 education systems.
• Lead consultative discussions focused on teacher and leader evaluation systems, instructional improvement strategies, and district-wide educational goals.
• Manage the full business development pipeline from initial outreach through partnership agreements and ongoing relationship development.
• Deliver engaging virtual and in-person presentations, workshops, and meetings to education leaders and stakeholders.
• Identify district challenges and align solutions that support improved instructional practices, educator effectiveness, and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine messaging, strengthen partnership strategies, and enhance program offerings based on client feedback and market needs.
• Represent the organization at conferences, district meetings, and industry events to expand awareness and develop new partnership opportunities.
• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, forecasting, and reporting to support strategic growth objectives and operational alignment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to district leaders by offering insights on evaluation frameworks, school improvement initiatives, and instructional leadership best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience serving as a district-level instructional leader, including direct involvement with HR or educator evaluation systems.
• Hands-on experience with teacher and leader evaluation frameworks such as Marzano, Danielson, or comparable systems.
• Proven background leading or supporting instructional improvement initiatives within K-12 education environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior district and school leadership teams.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships and navigate complex educational decision-making environments.
• Experience in business development, sales, consulting, or other client-facing roles is highly valued.
• Familiarity with school improvement frameworks, standards-based instruction, and educational leadership practices is preferred.
• Strong organizational, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing a sales pipeline and driving measurable outcomes in a remote work environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35% for school visits, district meetings, and conferences.
• Passion for improving educational equity, teacher effectiveness, and student achievement outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $110,000 annually.
• Fully remote work environment within the United States.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees and dependents.
• 15 days of paid time off provided upfront during the first year.
• 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company matching contributions.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate time zones and client needs.
• Opportunity to work within a mission-driven organization focused on educational transformation and equity.
• Meaningful career impact supporting district-wide instructional improvement initiatives nationwide.

How Jobgether Works

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