Middle School Literacy Coach

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +9 more states.

📋 Description

• Conducts research and offers content expertise, resources, and guidance on a variety of effective and innovative mathematics practices;

• Shares knowledge and supports educators through activities such as introducing new teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, and interpreting results, as well as preparing resource materials for district use, engaging in one-on-one discussions and coaching sessions, demonstrating lessons with pre-and post-lesson analysis, leading study groups, and participating in staff meetings and professional development;

• Coordinates and facilitates the piloting of instructional materials and software implementations;

• Monitors student progress using K12’s interactive lessons and daily assessments;

• Collects and evaluates student work samples;

• Notifies administrators of any concerns related to student performance and progress;

• Ensures the confidentiality of school, educators, and classrooms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field;

• Five (5) years of teaching experience;

• Two (2) years of successful coaching or mentoring experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Strong pedagogical knowledge of math content with the ability to apply critical thinking;

• Capability to embrace change and adapt to ensure outstanding student outcomes;

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of organization;

• Understanding of the interdependence of deadlines across multiple projects and the ability to act to uphold the integrity of others' deadlines;

• Ability to work independently, typically for over 40 hours per week;

• Willingness to travel as necessary (approximately 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student assessments, and as required by the school;

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint;

• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms;

• Ability to maintain teacher certification and professional development hours, as well as fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum;

• Capable of passing the required background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Opportunity to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during the workday, typically from 9 to 5 (or 8 to 4) as defined by the school.

• Access to reliable high-speed internet.