Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:Appropriateand current Arkansas Department of Education Middle School English Teaching licensure

Residency Requirement:  This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Arkansas.

Start Date: School Year 26/27

The remote Instructional Coach, having both content and instructionalexpertiseworks 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 databasedeffective instruction for teachers.  The role supports others in building teaching skills,assistsin 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 forAny One Weprovidefamiliesan 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 providean 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 reliableassessmentdata,parentand 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)Wewant you to be a part of our talented team!

This is a REMOTE full-time position.Abilityto work independently, typically 40+ hours per week isrequired Ability tomaintaina professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCATIONS:   Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential duties.

• Designs andimplementswell organized individual and group learning opportunities for teachers and schoolleaders;

• Models effective and differentiated instruction forteachers;

• Creates and delivers ongoing professional development for teachers and schoolleaders;

• Assiststeachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and studentdata;

• Observes teachers and school leaders and provides meaningful feedback andcoaching;

• Increases teacher effectiveness by improving the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing support toteachers;

• Equipsstaff with resources and skills needed to implement effective instructionalpractices;

• Assiststeachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on studentdata;

• Assistsin implementing assessment and grading practices.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Thebelow statements are intended to help describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skillsrequired; other duties may be assigned. 

• Provides support to teachers and administrators in analyzing studentdata;

• Supports the development of high-quality professional learningcommunities;

• Conduct research around new practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in EducationAND

• 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in designing and delivering quality professional development for administrators and teachers

• Previouscoaching or leadership experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculumframeworks,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, Webproficiency

• 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

Compensation & Benefits Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate the salary range to be $45,000-$50,000. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

Work Environment Thework environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functionsof this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-office basedposition.

Job Type

Board Employee_CW

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. A pplicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.