Executive Coach and Elevate Platform Developer

Position: Executive Coach and Elevate Platform Developer Reports to: Executive Director AAEALocation: Little Rock AR (hybrid statewide travel)Employment Type: Full-timeRole SummaryThe AAEA Executive Coach strengthens instructional leadership across Arkansas by coaching educators in high-impact teaching learning assessment and leadership practices and will lead and manage the buildout of AAEA Elevate an integrated professional learning platform. The coach provides on-site and virtual coaching designs and curates evidence-based professional development and will partner with colleagues to integrate 13 constituent group platforms under one AAEA experience with unified learning experiences for Responsibilities:A. Coaching & School Support (Leadership Development)Provide 1:1 and small-group coaching to leaders focused on effective instruction and leadership leaders to serve as a thought partner to better understand district data and action high-leverage leadership practices Facilitate learning cycles problem-of-practice solutions and showcase Arkansas districts in the AAEA Elevate Platform.B. Professional Learning DesignDesign deliver and evaluate workshops micro-credentials and asynchronous courses aligned to Arkansas standards in the AAEA Elevate Platform. Curate toolkits for 13 constituent groups for leaders to adopt and use in best a statewide network of practitioner-experts to co-create content and mentor peers.C. AAEA Elevate Platform (Product Development)Define the Elevate product roadmap to unify 13 constituent platforms into a single AAEA learning LMS selection or optimization (SCORM/xAPI/LTI capable).Integrate SSO (SAML/OAuth2) with AAEA membership system for seamless member registration and e-commerce for events micro-credentials and CRM/membership email marketing analytics and Development: establish templates accessibility for online courses; manage content lifecycleEnsure compliance vendor due diligence data minimization and clear data-sharing Management: Lead user testing training and communications; create admin/user guides and short how-to : Monitor uptime release notes and platform KPIs; manage vendor contracts and duties as assignedOutcomes & Key MetricsCoaching Impact: Gains on leadership development; increased micro credentialing course pass rates or graduation indicators where leaders to develop executive skills through professional developmentPlatform Adoption: migration of constituent groups; unique monthly active users; course completions; registration & Compliance: Accessibility passed; zero critical data incidents; on-time delivery of roadmap QualificationsMasters in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction5 years in school and district leadership (principal and central office) with a track record of improving student success coaching adults; expertise with observation/feedback cycles and data-driven designing high-quality PD (in-person and online).Working knowledge of LMS platforms SSO concepts and integrating registration/membership systemsPreferred QualificationsDoctorate (Ed.D./Ph.D.) and Arkansas building-level administrator licenseExperience as a product owner/project lead for an LMS or large-scale PD platformFamiliarity with SCORM/xAPI LTI SAML/OAuth2 and basic API with data tools (e.g. Excel Power BI/Tableau) and user support workflowsPMP Prosci or comparable project/change management certificationCore CompetenciesLeadership expertise Adult learning designRelationship building & facilitation Clear persuasive communicationEquity mindset and confidentiality Systems thinking & problem solvingProject management Vendor management User-centered designWork ConditionsStatewide travel up to 3035% with mileage reimbursement; occasional evenings/weekends for AAEA drivers license and insured vehicle with the ability to travel to schools and regional & BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits per AAEA InstructionsSubmit a resume/CV cover letter highlighting relevant coaching and platform experience including three professional references and two work samples you have created (e.g. PD agenda coaching tool or online course module).Send to with the subject AAEA Executive Coach Applicant