High School Literacy Coach

About the role

The Coach at Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) is responsible for researching and providing teachers with information and guidance regarding innovative math instructional practices. This includes conducting pilots of instructional materials and software implementations, monitoring student progress, and facilitating reading intervention initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Researches and provides content knowledge, resources and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math 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;
• Coordinates/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and software implementations;
• Maintains the confidentiality of school, teachers, and classrooms;
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study AND Five (5) years teaching experience AND Two (2) years of successful coaching/mentoring experience OR Equivalent combination of education and 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
• Access to reliable high-speed internet
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint
• Rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• To maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum
• To clear required background check

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education

Skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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