Instructional Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist in ensuring the instructional success, professional advancement, and retention of international educators.

• Deliver instructional coaching and professional support through both virtual and in-person engagements.

• Aid teachers in enhancing their instructional practices, classroom management, curriculum execution, and student involvement.

• Train and provide support to international teachers throughout their five-year tenure as Ambassador Teachers.

• Design, develop, and lead onboarding and orientation sessions.

• Facilitate cultural and professional adjustment, instructional efficacy, and professional growth.

• Oversee teacher support cases by identifying issues, coordinating solutions, documenting actions, and collaborating with stakeholders.

• Perform classroom observations and school visits.

• Offer constructive feedback, modeling, coaching, resources, and ongoing support.

• Cultivate collaborative relationships with teachers, school administrators, district personnel, and internal teams.

• Organize professional learning opportunities, teacher communications, and engagement initiatives.

• Contribute to resources, projects, and program initiatives that improve teacher support and program quality.

• Tackle complex situations with sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in teaching within a K–12 public school environment is essential.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related discipline is required.

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in K–12 settings.

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or supporting teachers in a professional development role.

• Familiarity with effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and teacher development.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to collaborate efficiently with diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proven track record of analyzing challenges, identifying solutions, and managing intricate situations with sound judgment and professionalism.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Aptitude for prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

• Proficiency in digital tools and technology platforms for communication, collaboration, documentation, and virtual learning.

• A commitment to cultural responsiveness, equity, and support for educators from various cultural backgrounds.

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% to schools and districts throughout Virginia.

• Enthusiasm for global perspectives, languages, cultures, and travel.

• Openness to extending beyond standard work expectations.

• Requirement to keep cameras on during most Zoom meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, and vision.

• Company-covered long-term disability insurance.

• Company-covered short-term disability insurance.

• Company-covered life insurance.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Generous vacation policy along with separate sick leave.

• Wellness program available.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Infant-At-Work program offered.

• Dog-friendly workplace with a Bring Your Dog to Work program.

• Cell phone reimbursement included.

• Fully-stocked kitchen available for employees.

• Volunteer time off offered.

• Funding for professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements are available.