Academic Coach

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:

Active Teaching Certificate

• If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state of West Virginia within 60 days of employment

Residency Requirements:
West Virginia

• May consider residents of surrounding states (KY, PA, OH, MD, DE, or VA)

Start Date: School Year 26/27

The REMOTE Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise works as a colleague with academicadministrators, master and/or lead teachers, and teachers to support student learning and teacher practice in a virtualPBL 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 buildingteaching 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 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 ofWest Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) schools 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.

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

ESSENTIAL FUN CATIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below 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 skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• Provides support to teachers and administrators in analyzing student data;

• Supports the development of high-quality professional learning communities;

• Conduct research around new practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education AND

• 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

• 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,…