Organizational Information

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible.  We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world.  We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success. 

Purpose Summary

The Leadership Specialist collaborates with other specialists as part of the Academic Impact Team within Pearson Virtual School (PVS). This team is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes by developing specialized programs aimed at training and advancing evidence-based leadership best practice in virtual learning. The Leadership Specialist understands the Connections Academy Schools leadership structure and focuses on training and influencing school leadership teams and teachers as they incorporate best practice in school improvement planning and daily instruction. 

The Leadership Specialist collaborates with Partner Success team members and Academic Impact Partners to assist schools in the implementation of evidence-based strategies. The Leadership Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the PVS commitment to achieving established learner and operational outcomes

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

Leads and facilitates high-quality and relevant learning experiences for administrators and school leadership teams to guide the implementation of effective operations and instructional programs in support of achieving desired learner outcomes; Uses data and feedback to support the leadership capacity of school leadership teams with particular focus on instruction, data analysis, community, and culture; Coordinates and leads the mentoring program for school administrators, including training of mentors; In partnership with others, deliver school leadership trainings, including Leadership Academy, school leader onboarding, mentoring and L360,etc.; Collaborate with team members and school teams to plan and facilitate effective monthly school leadership meetings; Designs, develops and maintains a library of high-quality on-demand professional development tools and resources; Member of school leadership professional development committee; Member school leader conference committee; Delivers training and professional development for PVS teams; All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in education Experience working in a virtual school leadership role Experience creating and delivering professional learning  Master’s Degree in School Leadership preferred  School Leadership or Administrative Certification (in any state) preferred Excellent software skills, especially with Microsoft Office  Strong analytical skills  Excellent interpersonal, written communication skills Strong facilitation skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations Experience with change management  Superior listening and problem-solving skills  Ability to work effectively both with and without supervision  Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the organization  Must thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, with ability to manage multiple, competing priorities  Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work well in team environment

Key relationships

Works closely with other members of the Academic Impact Team, including the Product Specialists, the Literacy Specialist, the Math Specialist, the School Impact Specialist, and the Instructional Coaching Specialist Works closely with various Curriculum and Product team members, including the Research and Efficacy Team Partners with Service Delivery and the Partner Success Team

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.