HS Instructional Coach

Substitute EducatorThe substitute prepares, educates, and coaches students in iSchool Virtual Academy for assigned content areas. Works with parents and students to provide and implement individualized education to meet the needs of all students. If needed, subs will hold live sessions, work individually with students, and host small group sessions if teachers are in meetings or trainings. Communicate daily with parents and students to support students with barriers to success. Support teachers by creating engaging resources.QualificationsEducation/CertificationBachelor's Degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in the core academic subject areas to be taught (Preferred)Texas State Teacher Certification in subject (preferred)ExperienceTeaching experience in a Public School is preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)A passion for childrenThe ability and patience to work interactively with childrenStrong time management, communication, and interpersonal skillsThe ability to understand the individual needs of each studentClear understanding of goal setting for studentsThe ability to communicate with all levels of students, parents, the administrative staff, and Campus DirectorsExcellent verbal communication skillsAble to manage multiple priorities effectivelyGeneral knowledge of ResponsiveEd curriculum and instruction methods (preferred)Ability to produce significant output with minimal wasted effortActs without being told what to do and brings new ideas to the facultyDemonstrates the ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new informationDemonstrates persistence and willingness to go the distance to get something done for a student.Demonstrate the ability to be detail orientedMaintains stable performance under pressureGenerates new and innovative approaches to the classroom or work-related problemsPossesses a track record of working hard or a willingness to work hardPossesses listening skills where one seeks to understand other viewpointsSpeaks and writes clearly and articulately in all forms of communication including eMailFollows through with verbal and written agreements with students, colleagues, and administrationSolicits feedback and reacts calmly to suggestionsReaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationshipAdjust quickly to changing priorities or conditionsOrganizes and manages time wiselyUses varied communication vehicles and opportunities to promote classroom dialogueProficient computer skills and comfort with technology are necessary as the virtual classroom requires the integration of seamlessly transitioning from multiple platforms and programsResponsibilities and Duties:Provide tutoring and instruction to develop the students' understanding in assigned content areas.Coach and help students to become familiar with state mandated testing and other assigned testing material.Teach students stress reducing techniques.Allocate time and resources to areas the student(s) are struggling.Perform tutorials, during and after normal business hours, which may include, but is not limited to, Saturday tutorials.Complete the attendance paperworkTake ownership of the knowledge of students and commit to stretching students' cognitive capacitiesUse accomplished pedagogical expertise to execute lessons aligned to state standards while relating to and anticipating student needs through progress monitoringUse differentiate instruction to personalize learning and proactively minimize confusion or disengagementDeliver instruction to generate further student inquiry to promote problem-solving, real-world application, and high order thinkingEstablish an overwhelmingly positive class climate so regardless of what a student may be dealing with personally, your classroom is an emotional and social oasisUtilize analytical and reflective method for formal and informal student dataDisplay mutual respect with students while maintaining an emotionally safe and supportive learning environmentPartner with special educators to determine the appropriate implementation of accommodations and modifications for specific content standardsComply with the Texas Educator Code of Ethics, the ResponsiveEd Employee Handbook, the ResponsiveEd Student-Parent Handbook, administrative directives and other manuals and procedures documentsServe as a test administrator during all state testing examination windows and district assessment testing as needed; which may require overnight travel. More information listed under Physical / Environmental FactorsPerforms all other duties as assignedAll equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.