Overview of CommonLit

CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.

The Opportunity

CommonLit is seeking a Lead Implementation Specialist to play a critical role in advancing school- and district-wide adoption of CommonLit 360. This role sits on the Professional Learning and Implementation team and is responsible for executing organizational strategy related to adoption, implementation, and long-term partner success.

The Lead Implementation Specialist will design, refine, and support implementation systems that enable school and district leaders to successfully lead transformation of ELA instruction. This individual will serve as a key connector across teams, ensuring a cohesive and successful implementation experience for partners. They will bring deep expertise in implementation science, change management, literacy content, and ELA pedagogy, and adult learning principles to ensure that CommonLit’s supports drive meaningful instructional impact.

This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role that requires strong systems thinking, communication, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable support for diverse school contexts.

 

Apply by: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5pm EST

Salary: $110,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience 

At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance

• Legal insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match

• Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more

• Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend

Generous time off, including:

• 16 paid holidays annually

• Paid time off accruals and sick leave

• Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• 2 floating holidays

• Volunteer and school visitation leave

• Jury duty leave

• Bereavement and compassionate leave

• Blood, bone marrow, and organ donation leave

• Flexible work options

• Low-stress weeks around Thanksgiving and in late December

As a remote-first organization, CommonLit has team members in nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C. We strive to create a collaborative and engaging workplace through various connection opportunities:

• Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms

• Monthly "CoffeeLit" sessions for connecting with colleagues

• Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals