Academic Coach

Focus School Software, LLC; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus School Software, LLC in Florida seeks an instructional leader to coordinate professional development and curriculum alignment for elementary education. Strong communication skills and technology readiness are essential to support staff and stakeholders.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Education, Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligibility, and three years of teaching experience. A Master’s degree is preferred, with experience in accelerated learning for low achieving students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Hold or is eligible to hold Florida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education or related field.
• Current coursework or training in core accountability curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Report to Executive Director, K-12 Curriculum and/or Principal.
• Coordinate professional development related to performance responsibilities.
• Coordinate curriculum development and implementation across grades.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Category OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF - NONADMINISTRATIVE/INSTRUCTIONAL

Classification 03-Instructional/VUE

Posting Number 63430325

Date Posted 09/16/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

*HR will attach correct job description before posting*

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s Degree preferred
• Hold or is eligible to hold a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education or in a related field
• Current course work or training in the core accountability curriculum areas completed
• Current advanced training or experience with identified "best practices" in reading, writing, math and science
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in accelerated learning in reading/ math for low achieving students
• Minimum of one (1) year in staff development and successful coaching experience
• Experience in coordinating professional development related to performance responsibilities

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to evaluate curriculum content and its effectiveness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and teaching skills to effectively communicate with all stakeholders and to enhance collaborative decision-making
• Strong technology skills and willingness to continue education to keep up to date on technology and management
• Effective teaching practices, use of adaptive technology, and behavior/classroom management
• Ability to plan and coordinate large multi-group presentations for all populations
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with professional staff, school community, school advisory council, parent organizations, governmental agencies, community businesses, parents, and service agencies
• Ability to provide leadership as a member of the instructional team
• Ability to read, analyze, synthesize and apply policies, rules, laws and regulations to existing conditions
• Strong skills and efficiency in record keeping (federal, state, and local compliance and instructional documents)
• Strong organization, planning, management, and decision making skills
• Ability to implement identified "best practices" in reading, writing, math and science
• Ability to implement accelerated learning in reading/ math for low achieving students
• Ability to communicate with school-based and district staff on professional, specific and general areas of exceptional student education
• Ability to use both manipulatives and tools of technology to determine needs and progression
• Ability to accomplish tasks with minimum supervision

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, K-12 Curriculum and/ or Principal

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

Salary Info

Base Salary: $50,000 - $51,500

Advanced Degree Supplement if eligible: $,3081 to $6,637

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