Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification Required Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan. The Elementary Literacy Coach is a school-based reading/literacy coach who works directly with teachers to bring about improvements in the classrooms that impact student achievement in literacy. The work of the reading/literacy coach is shaped by evidence-based research, content knowledge, and knowledge of appropriate reading strategies to enhance learning. This position offers a base salary around $52,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families 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 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. · Model effective instructional strategies for teachers by working weekly with students in whole, and small groups, or individually; · Facilitate study groups; · Train teachers in data analysis and using data to differentiate instruction; · Coaching and mentoring colleagues; · Work with teachers to ensure that research-based reading programs are implemented with fidelity; · Work with all teachers (including content area and elective areas) at the school they serve, and help prioritize time for those teachers, activities, and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement, namely coaching and mentoring in the classrooms; and · Help lead and support leadership teams. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALFICIATIONS: · A bachelor's degree or higher and Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement (K-12; or · A bachelor's degree or higher and is actively pursuing the Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement (K-12); or · A master's degree or higher in reading or a closely related field and is actively pursuing the Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement (K-12). · Ability to travel 20% of the time · Ability to clear required background check Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · This position is virtual The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer Coaching experience preferred. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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