Elementary Math Coach at Stride

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Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification Required. Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan. The Elementary Math Coach is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school. This position offers a base salary around $50,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus. 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! 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! This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 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 as well as 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 math 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study AND Five (5) years teaching experience AND Two (2) years of successful coaching/mentoring experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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 travel