About K12 Coalition
K12 Coalition provides products and services that help K-12 schools and teachers achieve transformational learning outcomes. We tackle many of today's toughest education obstacles, including teacher recruitment and retention, student learning acceleration, ongoing teacher coaching and development, long-range strategic planning, and school equity audits. K12 Coalition came together when educators with deep experience as teachers, school leaders and high-level district administrators observed a genuine need for something better. Our divisions include iteach, Teaching Channel, Insight Education Group and Lavinia Group.
Location: Remote, available from anywhere within the U.S.
Office and Travel: This role will require 30-40% travel.
The Opportunity
The Partnership Director develops and expands business for all brands across K12 Coalition. Leveraging their strong relationships with school districts, charter networks, state leaders and advocacy partners, the Partnership Director will prospect, match solutions, and close sales in support of the development, retention, and growth of high-quality teachers and administrators, thus creating a positive effect on teaching and learning for our partners.
To increase partnerships across K12 Coalition, the Partnership Director will need to leverage their existing relationships with CMO's and districts, their previous experience in K12 education, and their ability to think strategically. The Partnerships Director reports to the Chief Partnerships Officer.
What You'll Do
Partnerships and Business Development
- Create and execute a clear earned revenue strategy that leverages existing relationships to expand business.
- Partner with system and school leaders to match their needs with K12 Coalition's products and services.
- Oversee all aspects of partnerships, including creating and developing proposals and pitch decks, utilizing pricing models, conducting presentations and securing business that leads to student impact.
- Leverage a deep understanding of the K12 market along with existing relationships with education stakeholders to build K12 Coalition's brand in new states and regions.
- Craft proposals and scopes of work that integrate K12 Coalition's products and services in ways that increase value of the partnership to clients.
- Develop tailored partnership strategies based on a myriad of variables with clear goals and milestones.
- Utilize Salesforce to track and monitor all prospects and partnership opportunities.
- Collaborate effectively across teams and divisions to meet organizational goals and sell integrated solutions.
- Independently problem solve challenges and present ideas and solutions to management.
- 7-10 years of experience in K-12 education, including 5+ years of K-12 leadership experience as an assistant principal, principal, charter or district level director or managing director, or superintendent
- Track record of achieving measurable K-12 student impact results
- 3-5 years of partnership development or sales experience in K12 education
- Successful track record of building relationships with clients and prospects, securing new work with existing clients, and maintaining partnerships
- Extensive experience working in or with leadership at CMOs and/or districts
Who You Are
You foster collaboration - You work effectively within and across teams, welcoming multiple viewpoints and valuing diverse perspectives.
You influence others to act - You guide team decision-making and planning processes with adaptability and resourcefulness, responding effectively to changing situations.
You take ownership and demonstrate initiative - You are a motivated team player and self-starter, ready to contribute to your team's goals with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
You are a problem solver - You have the ability and experience to navigate ambiguous situations or issues as they arise. You are a natural problem solver and seek solutions.
You take pride in maintaining a high bar of excellence - With your attention to detail and ability to navigate ambiguity, you deliver excellence with high standards. You consistently strive for quality while recognizing the importance of adaptability.
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 base compensation with an escalating commission plan; contingent upon experience.
Why Work with Us
We believe in supporting the whole employee by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet diverse needs. Our full-time employee benefits include flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching. We are committed to fostering a work environment that promotes both personal and professional well-being.
Our Selection Process
Our selection process typically includes an online application, short phone interview, hiring manager interview, candidate exercise, final interview and reference check.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
At K12 Coalition, we are driven to build and sustain a culture of respect, belonging and inclusion. Our DEI committee includes team members across the company that drive grassroots change through affiliated team resource groups, unconscious bias training, and Equity Triads for continuous dialogue.
We operate with the deep belief that our world, our schools, and our team are made stronger by respecting, listening to, and amplifying the voices of the communities we serve and the world around us. Therefore, our curricular offerings, our work as a team, and our work with schools, reflect a diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We aspire to deliver services, products, and practices that are deeply rooted in equity for all children. We are committed to building a diverse team to contribute to this work.
We will extend equal employment opportunity to all applicants without regard to age, race, ethnicity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, disability status, military affiliation, pregnancy or any other status protected under federal, state and local laws. We encourage all who share our mission to apply.
K12 Coalition will provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. If you need additional accommodations or assistance, do not hesitate to contact our HR team directly at