Middle School Science Instructional Coach

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

📋 Description

• Develop and execute well-structured individual and group learning sessions for educators and school administrators.

• Demonstrate effective and differentiated instructional strategies for teachers.

• Design and provide continuous professional development for educators and school leaders.

• Support teachers in aligning their instruction with effective teaching practices, educational standards, and student data.

• Observe and assess teachers and school leaders, offering constructive feedback and coaching.

• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing assistance to educators.

• Provide staff with the necessary resources and skills to apply effective instructional methods.

• Aid teachers and school leaders in making instructional decisions grounded in student data.

• Assist in the adoption of assessment and grading practices.

• Support educators and administrators in the analysis of student data.

• Foster the development of high-quality professional learning communities.

• Conduct research on innovative practices.

• Collaborate with academic administrators, master and/or lead teachers, and educators to enhance student learning and teaching practices in a virtual PBL classroom.

• Operate under the guidance of the Instructional Methods Advisor.

• This position does not involve supervisory responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid Michigan Teaching Certification is required.

• A Middle School Science certificate is mandatory.

• Residing in Michigan is essential.

• A Bachelor's degree in Education is required.

• A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Must be able to pass the required background check.

• Experience in crafting and delivering effective professional development for teachers and administrators.

• Prior coaching or leadership experience is preferred.

• Proven understanding of curriculum frameworks and educational standards.

• Experience with research-driven instructional practices for learning.

• Strong skills in presentation, facilitation, and organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web conferencing tools, and general web navigation.

• A Master’s degree in Education, Instruction, or Leadership is advantageous.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaborative relationships with educators and school administrators.

• Effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Position is home-office based.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment protections are guaranteed.