Instructional Specialist

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Instructional Specialist to support high-quality virtual learning experiences. The role focuses on professional development, coaching, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of instructional programs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a K–12 classroom teacher, expertise in mathematics or ELA, and a passion for improving instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a K–12 classroom teacher.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or providing professional development to teachers or instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing professional development opportunities focused on instructional best practices, teaching strategies, and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure materials and programs effectively support instructional staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight of instructional quality assurance initiatives, including performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and coaching.
• Develop instructional rubrics, performance expectations, and evaluation criteria to promote consistent, high-quality instruction.
• Analyze instructional performance and student data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform recommendations related to educational content and programming.
• Design and maintain feedback and evaluation processes with measurable objectives to support instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and instructional support to educators working in virtual learning environments.
• Stay current on educational trends, instructional methodologies, and emerging best practices.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address escalated instructional staff concerns and support appropriate resolutions.

Skills

K-12 teaching

Education coaching

Virtual instruction

Feedback & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Specialist to support the delivery of high-quality educational experiences in a virtual learning environment. This position plays a key role in supporting instructional staff through professional development, coaching, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in K–12 education, experience coaching and developing educators, and a passion for improving instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing professional development opportunities focused on instructional best practices, teaching strategies, and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure materials and programs effectively support instructional staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight of instructional quality assurance initiatives, including performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and coaching.
• Develop instructional rubrics, performance expectations, and evaluation criteria to promote consistent, high-quality instruction.
• Analyze instructional performance and student data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform recommendations related to educational content and programming.
• Design and maintain feedback and evaluation processes with measurable objectives to support instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and instructional support to educators working in virtual learning environments.
• Stay current on educational trends, instructional methodologies, and emerging best practices.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address escalated instructional staff concerns and support appropriate resolutions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a K–12 classroom teacher, preferably with a background in mathematics or English Language Arts (ELA).
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or providing professional development to teachers, tutors, or other instructional professionals.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching practices and instructional strategies in virtual learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate instructional effectiveness and provide actionable feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable high-speed internet access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience developing professional development programs, instructional evaluation tools, or quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting educators or instructional teams in an online education environment.