Manager, Instructional Quality

Brief Description

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 certification, test preparation, professional learning, curriculum, consulting, and strategic planning. 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, Passage Preparation, Teaching Channel, and Lavinia Group.

About Iteach

iteach is a competency-based educator preparation program helping to fill the void the nation faces with the unprecedented teacher shortage. iteach offers state-approved educator preparation programs in multiple states, enabling recent graduates, career changers, paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, and others to earn their educator licensure through an affordable, flexible, and fully online pathway. Notably, iteach was the first educator preparation program outside of an institution of higher education to earn accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Exempt
• Salaried

Location: Denton, TX (Hybrid: In-office and remote work)

The Opportunity

The Manager, Instructional Quality sits within the Academics/Curriculum & Instruction Department and leads the instructor team supporting the iteach program, responsible for grading and instructional feedback across programs. This role oversees day-to-day management and performance of the instructor team, ensuring instructional delivery is consistent, timely, and aligned with program expectations.

Operating within the broader instruction and candidate support strategy set by the Manager, Coaching and Professional Learning, this role is responsible for execution, quality assurance, and instructor development across programs.

This role reports to the Manager, Coaching and Professional Learning and manages Instructor Leads, who oversee instructors across programs.

What You’ll Do

Instructor Leadership and Instructional Quality

• Lead and manage Instructor Leads and the broader instructor team through them, ensuring consistent expectations, accountability, and performance across programs
• Provide training and ongoing support to instructors, reinforcing expectations and best practices for written and verbal feedback
• Review grading and instructional data to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct quality checks, feedback audits, and instructional reviews to support continuous improvement
• Facilitate instructor performance evaluations and contribute to development planning
• Translate program priorities and coaching strategy into clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards for Instructor Leads and instructors

Instructional Alignment and Collaboration

• Partner with the Manager, Coaching and Professional Learning to align instructor performance, feedback practices, and candidate experience with overall coaching strategy and program priorities
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager, Curriculum & Instruction to support course revisions, updates, and instructional alignment
• Work with curriculum partners to ensure instructional expectations are clearly reflected in course design and materials
• Ensure instructor feedback and candidate experience data inform instructional and curriculum improvements

Professional Learning and Communication

• Design and facilitate instructor PLCs, calibration sessions, and instructional workshops
• Serve as a liaison between instructors and instructional leadership to ensure clear communication and shared understanding
• Support consistent messaging and expectations across instructional teams
• Represent iteach’s Instructional team in company-wide initiatives

Recruitment, Onboarding, and Development

• Partner with HR and instructional leadership on instructor recruitment and onboarding
• Design and deliver structured onboarding and training experiences for new instructors
• Support instructors in developing strong adult-learner communication and feedback practices
• Conduct annual performance reviews for Instructor Leads and hold Leads accountable for delivering timely, constructive performance feedback to their instructors

Compliance and Program Support

• Support CAEP and state audit readiness through documentation, training support, and instructional quality evidence
• Maintain organized instructional documentation and contribute to program review processes as needed

Other Duties

• Support the team with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to help meet evolving organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in instructional leadership, educator preparation, or adult learning environments
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing educators or instructional staff
• Strong background in providing written and verbal feedback to adult learners
• Experience supporting instructional quality, calibration, or evaluation processes
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS
• Familiarity with CAEP and instructional standards preferred
• Strong organization, communication, and facilitation skills

How We Work at K12 Coalition

Our work is grounded in five Core Competencies that guide how we collaborate, support others, and move work forward: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Service Orientation, and Initiative.

• Accountability: Following through on work, owning commitments, and communicating progress or challenges along the way.
• Adaptability: Navigating change with flexibility and focus as priorities, information, or needs shift.
• Collaboration: Working together across roles and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Meeting the needs of internal and external partners with clarity, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Initiative: Taking action without waiting to be asked and looking for ways to improve systems, processes, or experiences.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 annually.

As part of our commitment to maintaining fair and consistent compensation practices, new hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the band minimum and midpoint, based on their qualifications, location, internal alignment, and the budgeted amount for the role.

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, a short phone interview, a hiring manager interview, a candidate exercise, and a final interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

K12 Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the interview process due to a disability, please email us at ***email_hidden***. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Protecting Your Job Search

K12 Coalition Is Committed To a Transparent And Secure Recruitment Process. Please Keep The Following In Mind As You Explore Opportunities With Us

• Official communication: All recruitment-related communication will come from an @k12coalition.com email address. We do not use messaging platforms for recruiting.
• Application process: We do not send unsolicited job offers. All open positions are listed on our official Careers Page, and any offer follows a formal interview process.
• No upfront payments: We will never ask candidates to pay fees of any kind during the hiring process, including for training materials, background checks, or equipment.

If you receive any communication that does not align with the above, please report it to ***email_hidden***. Your security matters to us.