Project Manager

Overview

Join McGraw Hill, a leader in educational resources, in a role focused on enhancing student outcomes through effective learning platforms. This position involves partnering deeply with district leadership, school administrators, and teachers to ensure educational programs are implemented as intended, supporting the district’s vision and goals with comprehensive on-site and remote support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discussions to establish goals, conduct planning meetings at school sites, and recommend effective implementation models to ensure program success and sustainable district-wide adoption.
• Oversee the rollout of programs across multiple district locations aligning activities with district objectives, schedules, and expectations.
• Conduct visits at the site, classroom, and grade levels to monitor program execution, identify growth areas, and deliver targeted assistance.
• Maintain clear, ongoing communication with district and school stakeholders to promote transparency, engagement, and consistent execution.
• Coordinate scheduling and support of professional learning services to ensure effective delivery of training sessions.
• Provide guidance on instructional best practices, lead professional learning community sessions, facilitate lesson planning, and design curriculum alignments and standards frameworks that foster high-quality teaching.
• Model instructional strategies such as data-driven teaching and small group instruction; offer coaching and classroom demonstrations, including tailored lesson models for special education, RTI, and English learner populations.
• Manage a project portfolio, perform quarterly data assessments, generate customized reports, and assist districts in recognizing gaps to drive continual improvement.
• Analyze educational data to support initiatives targeting sub-populations and coach leadership teams on utilizing data dashboards for enhanced decision-making.
• Manage administrator onboarding, perform site walkthroughs and needs assessments, develop accountability tracking tools, promote motivation strategies, host leadership forums, and facilitate engagement with community and families.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and cross-functional partners to support client relationships, align initiatives, and achieve desired results.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related fields; Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Proven experience in program implementation support, instructional coaching, professional development facilitation, and school or district improvement efforts.
• Skilled in delivering professional development and coaching educators and administrators.
• In-depth understanding of curriculum alignment, standards frameworks, best instructional practices, and data-driven decision processes.
• Experience interpreting educational data and creating reports to enhance instruction and outcomes.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple initiatives, maintain project documentation, and meet set deadlines.
• Proven success collaborating with school and district leaders to foster effective program adoption and execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and thriving in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Experience supporting diverse learner groups including Special Education, RTI, and English Learners is preferred.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and committed to aiding others’ success.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role based in California, requiring authorization to work for any U.S. employer and willing to travel up to 75% of the time. It is a Project Status Worker position with an anticipated end date of July 31, 2027.

The annual salary range is $64,800 to $110,000, adjustable based on experience, skills, and location. Comprehensive benefits may also be offered based on the position.

The role includes extensive interaction with district stakeholders, requiring coordination and support across multiple educational programs to drive success and impact.