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Leadership Development Specialist

Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$142K–$185K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/26/2025

Job Description

Summary

Design, manage, and evaluate PreK-12 professional learning and leadership development programs for educational effectiveness.

## Leadership Development Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Leadership Development Specialist to design, manage, and evaluate professional learning initiatives for educators and school leaders. This role focuses on enhancing educational outcomes through strategic program development, project management, and data-driven evaluation.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement systemic professional learning programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and evaluation standards.
  • Manage complex projects that support educators, school leadership, and above-school-level leadership.
  • Conduct research to analyze and improve the effectiveness of PreK-12 professional learning programs.
  • Monitor contracts for services related to leadership development programs.
### Required Qualifications:
  • **Education:** Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Education or a directly related subject-matter field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • **Specialized Experience:** At least one year of experience that includes:
* Developing professional learning programs in compliance with regulations or evaluation systems. * Managing complex projects supporting educators and school leadership. * Conducting research to evaluate PreK-12 professional learning effectiveness. * Monitoring contracts for services related to leading programs. *(Note: Education cannot substitute for this specialized experience.)*
  • **Core Competencies:** Demonstrated ability in Education/Training Program Administration, Learning and Program Evaluation, and Partnering.


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Company Details

Company Size:15,000
Headquarters:Alexandria, Virginia

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The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a federal school system headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA operates 163 accredited schools in eight districts located in 11 countries, seven U.S. states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

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