Elementary Reading Coach

Stride, Inc.

116d • $47,500

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Florida Cyber Charter Academy (FLCCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Florida Cyber Charter Academy (FLCCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! The Reading Coach researches and provides teachers with information and guidance regarding innovative reading instructional practices, conducts/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and implementations, and measures the effectiveness of these efforts by monitoring student progress and using performance data to continually adjust and improve upon student literacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study.
• Five (5) years teaching experience.
• Two (2) years of successful coaching/mentoring experience.
• Pedagogical knowledge of math content and ability to apply critical thinking.
• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the K12 curriculum.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization.
• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
• Ability to travel as required (approximately 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school.
• Access to reliable high-speed internet.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Education.

Responsibilities

• Researches and provides content knowledge, resources and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative reading practices.
• Imparts knowledge and supports teachers through activities such as introducing new teaching strategies, assessment techniques and results interpretation as well as preparing resource materials for use by districts.
• Conducts one-to-one discussions and coaching sessions, demonstrating lessons with pre-and post-discussions analysis, conducting study groups, participating in staff meetings and professional development.
• Coordinates/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and software implementations.
• Monitors student progress through K12’s interactive lessons and daily assessments.
• Coordinates/facilitates reading intervention initiatives for students in grades K-5.
• Collects and reviews work samples.
• Alerts administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress.
• Maintains the confidentiality of school, teachers, and classrooms.

Benefits

• Base salary of $47,500 plus eligibility of a performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees