2026-2027 Academic Coach Applicant Pool

Young World Physical Education

Suffolk (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 93,446

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Academic Coach to support student success in Suffolk, Virginia. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful teaching experience. Responsibilities include facilitating learning, analyzing student data, and providing instructional feedback. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $93,446 per year, depending on experience. The role may also involve travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.

Qualifications

Must have at least three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
Must hold a professional license or be eligible to teach in Virginia.
Must possess in-depth knowledge of instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student success through implementing curriculums.
Document teaching and student progress.
Analyze test data to monitor improvement and establish goals.
Provide feedback to teachers and administrators.

Skills

Knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning

Effective instructional delivery techniques

Ability to communicate effectively

Organizational skills

Ability to guide and train teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ACADEMIC COACH

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy of thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art, physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS

Participates as a member of a team to develop and implement a support framework for achievement.
Analyzes test data to determine benchmarks, establish goals, and monitor improvement in identified schools.
Performs ongoing classroom observation and provides teacher feedback.
Models effective classroom instruction.
Coaches teachers on instructional performance.
Meets regularly with building administrators and classroom teachers regarding classroom practices, and provides ongoing feedback.
Attends professional development activities to maintain knowledge of coaching skills and content knowledge.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and administrators.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning and related assignments.
Must have been involved in school activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom.
Must possess in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and adult learning theory.
Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and the ability to guide and train teachers in effective techniques and strategies.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a professional license or be eligible to teach in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an appropriate endorsement.
Must have at least three (3) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
Must possess in-depth knowledge of current instructional strategies.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$60,000 to $93,446 Per Year

Job Categories

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

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