High School Literacy Coach

297 Volunteer State Virtual Academy; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) is seeking passionate educators to deliver a rigorous, student-centered instructional model in a remote setting. You will provide math content knowledge, guidance to teachers, and participate in professional development and coaching sessions.

The role emphasizes monitoring student progress, aligning state standards with K12 curriculum, and collaborating with districts to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and five years teaching experience and two 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.
• 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.
• Ability to clear required background check.

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, conducting one-to-one discussions and coaching sessions, demonstrating lessons with pre-and post-discussions analysis, conducting study groups, participating in staff meetings and professional development.
• Coordinates/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and software implementations.
• Monitors student progress through K12’s interactive lessons and daily assessments.
• Coordinates/facilitates reading intervention initiatives for students in grades K-5.

Skills

Math pedagogy

Standards alignment

Adaptability

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Masters Degree in Education

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Tennessee High School English Teaching Certification

Residency Requirements: 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.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an 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.

In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) 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. Join us!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.


• 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, conducting one-to-one discussions and coaching sessions, demonstrating lessons with pre-and post-discussions analysis, conducting study groups, participating in staff meetings and professional development.


• Coordinates/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and software implementations.


• Monitors 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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


• Ability to travel as required (approximately 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school


• Access to reliable high-speed internet


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint;


• Ability to 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


• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Education

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a home-based position

Job Type Regular

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.

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. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more than 20 years, Stride, Inc. has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs. Stride serves learners of all ages in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. At Stride, learning is essential. It is the foundation of the human experience and we are proud of our commitment to powering learning, no matter what stage of life you are in. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all education and provide personalized, online, lifelong learning at every step of the journey. Above all else, we believe in serving the communities we live in and creating space for all voices therein.