Middle School English Instructional Coach
About The Position
The remote Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise works as a colleague with academic administrators, master and/or lead teachers, and teachers to support student learning and teacher practice in a virtual PBL classroom. This position focuses on individual and group professional learning that expands and refines the understanding about research and data based effective instruction for teachers. The role supports others in building teaching skills, assists in applying new knowledge and provides ongoing professional development to a school or schools within the region, as a part of a team under the direction of the Instructional Methods Advisor. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for Any One . We provide families 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. The mission of Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) 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! Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) We want you to be a part of our talented team! This is a REMOTE full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is . Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
Requirements
- Appropriate and current Arkansas Department of Education Middle School English Teaching licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in Education
- Five (5) years of successful teacher experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Ability to pass required background check
- Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is
- Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school
Nice To Haves
- Experience in designing and delivering quality professional development for administrators and teachers
- Previous coaching or leadership experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum frameworks, and standards.
- Experience in research-based instructional practices for learning
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and organization skills
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.) ; Web conferencing tools, Web proficiency
- Master’s degree in Education , Instruction, or Leadership
- Interpersonal skills to create collaborative and collegial relationships with teachers and school leaders
- Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements well organized individual and group learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders
- Models effective and differentiated instruction for teachers
- Creates and delivers ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders
- Assists teachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and student data
- Observes teachers and school leaders and provides meaningful feedback and coaching
- Increases teacher effectiveness by improving the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing support to teachers
- Equips staff with resources and skills needed to implement effective instructional practices
- Assists teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data
- Assists in implementing assessment and grading practices
- Provides support to teachers and administrators in analyzing student data
- Supports the development of high-quality professional learning communities
- Conduct research around new practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
