Middle School Science Instructional Coach

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Teaching Certification Required. Must have a middle school Science certificate.

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan.

The Middle School Science 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. 

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for Any One. We provide families 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.  

The mission of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) 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! 

Passionate High School Educators are needed at the K12 partner school Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA).We want you to be a part of our talented team! 

ESSENTIAL FUNCATIONS:   Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

• 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:  The below statements are intended to help describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.  

• Provides support to teachers and administrators in analyzing student data; 

• Supports the development of high-quality professional learning communities; 

• Conduct research around new practices. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education AND 

• 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  

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 

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.); Web conferencing tools, Web proficiency.  

• 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 

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.  

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-office based position.  

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  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.  

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

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.