Middle 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. They also coordinate/facilitate pilots of instructional materials and software implementations, monitor student progress, and alert administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress.

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
• Demonstrates lessons with pre-and post-discussions analysis
• Conducts study groups, participates in staff meetings and professional development
• Coordinates/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and software implementations
• Makes sure to monitor 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
• Reliable access to high-speed internet
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint
• 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
• Clear required background check

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education

Skills

• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum
• Clear required background check

Benefits

Strides K12 offers competitive compensation packages including health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Tennessee. May consider candidates that reside in surrounding states: Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Must be able to attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events.