Role Description

The remote Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, works as a colleague with academic administrators, master and/or lead teachers, and teachers to support student learning and teacher practice in a virtual PBL classroom. This position focuses on individual and group professional learning that expands and refines the understanding about research and data-based effective instruction for teachers. The role supports others in building teaching skills, assists in applying new knowledge, and provides ongoing professional development to a school or schools within the region, as a part of a team under the direction of the Instructional Methods Advisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Five (5) years of successful teacher experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Salary range: $45,000-$50,000
• Eligible employees may receive a bonus

Essential Functions

• Designs and implements well-organized individual and group learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders
• Models effective and differentiated instruction for teachers
• Creates and delivers ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders
• Assists teachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and student data
• Observes teachers and school leaders and provides meaningful feedback and coaching
• Increases teacher effectiveness by improving the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing support to teachers
• Equips staff with resources and skills needed to implement effective instructional practices
• Assists teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data
• Assists in implementing assessment and grading practices

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support to teachers and administrators in analyzing student data
• Supports the development of high-quality professional learning communities
• Conducts research around new practices

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering quality professional development for administrators and teachers
• Previous coaching or leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum frameworks and standards
• Experience in research-based instructional practices for learning
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web conferencing tools
• Master’s degree in Education, Instruction, or Leadership
• Interpersonal skills to create collaborative and collegial relationships with teachers and school leaders
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills