Transformation Specialist - School Turnaround

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Cleveland, OH (on-site)

WHO WE ARE

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000â€¯employeesâ€¯impact communities for goodâ€¯by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.â€¯MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide theâ€¯most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda.â€¯MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale.â€¯Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.â€¯

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.â€¯Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

MGT is seeking an Transformation Specialist for the MGT School Turnaround team in Cleveland City Schools. The candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of school systems and in particular building level management of all aspects of education. This person will lead and coach school the principal and leadership team for identified client (school) in a multi-year project. They will also have extensive understanding of public school systems and in particular, building level management of all aspects of education.

In this role you will

Support the Senior Transformation Specialist in planning, coordinating, and executing core transformation efforts.
Lead instructional support efforts across assigned schools, ensuring high-quality instructional practices aligned to Ohio standards.
Lead and coach school principal and leadership team for identified schools to significantly increase student achievement outcomes
Lead the onsite MGT team at assigned schools including scheduling, reporting and coaching
Model leadership and pedagogy best practices to school and MGT team
Provide cross-content oversight and support to MGT instructional coaches to ensure alignment of coaching practices, instructional priorities, and school improvement goals across ELA, math, science, and other assigned areas.
Navigate complex school partnerships by building trust, addressing resistance, facilitating candid conversations, and strengthening alignment between school leadership, teachers, coaches, and the MGT team.
Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support to assigned MGT coaches to strengthen instructional coaching practices, relationship-building, planning support, and responsiveness to school needs.
Analyze school performance data and develop clear narratives that communicate progress, challenges, coach impact, and recommended next steps for internal and external stakeholders.
Create the coordination of Coordinated Support Plans
Complete weekly and monthly reporting involving tracking and analyzing data
Lead development and execution of school achievement plan
Analyze multiple data sources (achievement, walkthroughs, coaching, systems) to identify trends and develop next steps to address performance gaps.
Provide leadership to school-based teams and MGT school teams on monthly data monitoring
Accurately monitor days of service to the client, and ensure timely completion of weekly and monthly documentation of impact and outcomes.
Develop client relationships
Ensure all aspects of contract are delivered at the school level
Interface with district personnel as necessary
Contribute to the continuing development of products and processes to support the work

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Master's degree or Doctorate in Education Leadership, Curriculum or Supervision or related field within education
Five (5) or more years of Administrator/district level experience in School Transformation and Turnaround
Extensive understanding of Ohio DOE system
Ability to disaggregate and use data to inform decisions and for reporting purposes
Ability to lead diverse teams and facilitate consensus and support among teams
Deep understanding of Ohio instructional standards and instructional practices
Deep understanding of School Transformation effective practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel 4-5 days a week to client and/or school-sites within Cleavland, Ohio.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

Flexible paid time off
5% 401K matching program
Equity opportunities
Incentive and bonus programs
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Income protection benefits

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

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