Instructional Coach, English Language Arts (9-12)

Position Details

• Reporting Manager : Principal, 9-12
• Status : Salary, Exempt
• Type : Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program :  Lone Star Virtual Academy (TX)

Overview
The Instructional Coach, English Language Arts (9–12) will be responsible for supporting and strengthening Tier 2 instructional practices to improve literacy outcomes for high school students. This position will primarily focus on aligning intervention strategies with STAAR standards, utilizing student data to drive targeted instruction, and be able to coach teachers through modeling best practices, providing actionable feedback, and ensuring consistent, high-quality implementation of Tier 2 interventions. 

• Ensure Tier 2 Instruction is Aligned and Implemented with Fidelity
  
  
  • Support Tier 2 teachers in aligning instruction with STAAR standards and ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across teachers .
• Coach and Support Effective Instructional Strategies
  
  
  • Work directly with Tier 2 teachers to identify, observe, and promote the most effective instructional strategies for intervention.
• Provide Ongoing Feedback and Model Best Practices
  
  
  • Conduct regular teacher  observations, provide actionable feedback, and model evidence-based strategies to support teacher growth and instructional effectiveness.
• Monitor and Analyze Student Progress
  
  
  • Track student performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of Tier 2 instruction and identify students not making adequate progress.
• Design and Support Targeted Follow-Up Instruction
  
  
  • Collaborate with teachers to create and implement follow-up instructional plans and activities that address specific skill deficits identified through progress monitoring.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• At least 3-5 years of successful ELA classroom teaching experience at the middle school level
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Strong knowledge of Tier 2 intervention instructional strategies and assessment tools
• Proficiency in analyzing student performance data to guide instruction and interventions
• Ability to provide constructive, non-evaluative feedback and model effective teaching strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers and leadership
• Experience designing or supporting targeted follow-up instruction based on student needs
• Familiarity with progress monitoring and using data to track student growth
• Organizational skills to manage coaching schedules, observations, and follow-up support
• Competency in educational technology tools for instruction and data management
• Experience supporting or coaching teachers, especially in Tier 2 intervention settings (preferred)
• Residency in Texas is required.

Success Profile

• Teacher Development
  
  
  • Strengthens instructional practice by modeling strategies, observing instruction, and providing clear, actionable coaching feedback.
• Data-Driven Instructional Improvement
  
  
  • Uses student performance data to identify instructional gaps and guide targeted improvements in teaching and learning outcomes.
• Implementation Fidelity & Accountability
  
  
  • Ensures consistent application of instructional best practices by supporting teachers with monitoring, follow-up, and ongoing support.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English or a related field is required.
• A valid Texas teaching certificate (with an endorsement in English Language Arts and Reading,  Grades 7–12).
• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field would be preferred.

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 10 Company-paid Holidays

Employment "At-Will" Statement :  For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :  Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.