Elementary School English Coach

Stride, Inc.•Little Rock, AR

1d•$45,000 - $50,000•Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) 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! The Elementary School English Coach researches and provides teachers with information and guidance regarding innovative math instructional practices, conducts/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and implementations, and measures the effectiveness of these efforts by monitoring student progress and using performance data to continually adjust and improve upon student math literacy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study
Five (5) years teaching experience
Two (2) years of successful coaching/mentoring experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Arkansas Department of Education Elementary School Teaching Certification
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
This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Arkansas.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Education

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
Collects and reviews work samples
Alerts administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress
Maintains the confidentiality of school, teachers, and classrooms

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