[Hiring] High School Math Coach @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

The Math Coach researches and provides teachers with information and guidance regarding innovative math instructional practices, conducts/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and implementations, and measures the effectiveness of these efforts by monitoring student progress and using performance data to continually adjust and improve upon student math literacy.

• Researches and provides content knowledge, resources and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices.
• Imparts knowledge and supports teachers through activities such as:
  • Introducing new teaching strategies.
  • Assessment techniques and results interpretation.
  • Preparing resource materials for use by districts.
  • Conducting one-to-one discussions and coaching sessions.
  • Demonstrating lessons with pre-and post-discussions analysis.
  • Conducting study groups.
  • Participating in staff meetings and professional development.
• Coordinates/facilitates pilots of instructional materials and software implementations.
• Monitors student progress through K12’s interactive lessons and daily assessments.
• Coordinates/facilitates reading intervention initiatives for students in grades K-5.
• Collects and reviews work samples.
• Alerts administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress.
• Maintains the confidentiality of school, teachers, and classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study.
• Five (5) years teaching experience.
• Two (2) years of successful coaching/mentoring experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Pedagogical knowledge of math content and ability to apply critical thinking.
• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the K12 curriculum.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization.
• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines.
• 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.
• Ability to travel as required (approximately 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school.
• Access to reliable high-speed internet.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Company Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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 Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) 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.