Position Type:
Administration/Instructional Coach

Date Posted:
9/16/2021

Location:
Virtual | Remote | Online

Date Available:
09/27/2021

2021-2022 Instructional Coach (Part-time)

Purpose:
The Virtual Virginia ("VVA") is seeking applicants for the following position:

The Instructional Coach is responsible for implementing the organization's efforts related to providing faculty training, on-demand coaching, and high quality instruction.

Applicants must:

• Possess, or be pursuant of, the K-12 Administration and Supervision endorsement (Virginia).
• Have online instructional experience (3 yrs min) and evidence of quality online instruction practices.

The Instructional Coach will:

• work as a colleague with VVA faculty to support student learning through continuous improvement of instructional practices
• focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about research-based effective instruction for the VVA faculty
• provide personalized, 1:1 faculty support based on the VVA program goals and identified needs of individual faculty members
• participate in VVA content delivery development or revision as assigned

Responsible to:
VVA Instructional Specialist(s)
Director of Products & Services

Compensation: $1500/monthly

Personal Characteristics:

• A passion and commitment to transforming teacher preparation and traditional online instruction approaches
• A visionary with ability to anticipate the needs of colleagues
• Creative problem-solver with ability to identify and address issues proactively
• Committed to equity and diversity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to work outside regular office hours
• Ability to build authentic relationships among colleagues and supervisors
• A positive attitude, high degree of flexibility, curiosity to learn, creativity, dedication, resourcefulness, and energy

Essential Functions:

• Support the philosophy and vision of Virtual Virginia
• Facilitate the professional development of VVA faculty with a focus on improving student achievement
• Provide strategies for VVA content delivery via live sessions and course facilitation
• Create positive relationships with VVA faculty and VVA administrators
• Communicate and demonstrate data and researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Provide individualized coaching with VVA faculty participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices
• Complete monthly walkthroughs of courses and report issues or updates
• Meet weekly with other coaches and administration
• Provide VVA-specific Canvas Help as needed
• Training in Instructional Strategies and Applications
• Take a role in faculty meetings re: instructional strategies
• Work with administration to identify areas of improvement for teachers and create a plan for assisting teachers in those areas
• Attend relevant conferences at the direction of Executive Director
• Monitor instructor progress toward Professional Growth Goals

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions as needed
• Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for VVA faculty as needed
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment and performance data
• Support VVA PLC program
• Assist VVA faculty with designing instructional decisions based on assessment and performance data when requested
• Assist VVA faculty with specific activities when requested
• Provide support for learner motivation and management strategies
• Assist the Curriculum Supervisor in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum
• Provide VVA faculty resources related to instruction and curriculum
• Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to VVA faculty
• Encourage ongoing professional growth for VVA faculty
• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximizes VVA faculty schedules and learning
• Work positively toward meeting identified VVA program and program area improvement goals
• Assist with development of VVA program curriculum, instruction and resources
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with VVA faculty
• Possess an understanding of when to contact VVA administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics involving students is observed
• Perform duties as assigned by VVA administration
• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions
• Assist VVA faculty in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessments
• Work collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Supervisors and Specialists, and VVA administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience in online education with VVA or equivalent experience
• A record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with colleagues
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture positive relationships with members of the VVA faculty
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities