Instructional Coach, K-5

Position Details

Overview
The Instructional Coach, K-5 will be responsible for supporting and improving instructional practices through collaboration with teachers, professional development, data analysis, and curriculum alignment. This position will primarily focus on instructional expertise, coaching strategies, and adult learning facilitation, and be able to foster reflective practice, model effective teaching, and support teachers in achieving student-centered instructional goals.

Essential Duties

• Support and Improve Instructional Practices
• • Collaborate with teachers to enhance lesson planning, instruction, and assessment.
  • Model effective teaching strategies in classrooms (e.g., differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning).
  • Observe lessons and provide non-evaluative feedback.
• Facilitate Professional Development
• • Design and lead workshops, learning communities, and training sessions tailored to school or district goals.
  • Help teachers implement new curriculum standards, teaching tools, or instructional frameworks.
  • Promote ongoing adult learning and reflective practice.
• Use Data to Drive Instruction
• • Assist teachers in analyzing assessment data (formative and summative) to inform instruction.
  • Guide teams in setting instructional goals based on student needs.
  • Support data-driven decision-making during team meetings or PLCs (Professional Learning Communities).
• Provide Individualized Coaching and Mentoring
• • Offer one-on-one or small group coaching tailored to each teacher's goals and areas of growth.
  • Help new or struggling teachers with classroom management, instructional design, and student engagement.
  • Build trust and maintain a collaborative, supportive relationship.
• Support Curriculum Implementation and Alignment
• • Ensure curriculum fidelity and alignment with state or district standards.
  • Help teachers unpack standards and plan units/lessons accordingly.
  • Collaborate with school leaders to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment across grade levels.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes 

• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in a K-5 virtual school setting
• Experience leading professional development or mentoring/coaching teachers
• Deep knowledge of best instructional practices
• Strong understanding of data analysis and how to use student achievement data to inform instruction
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to build trusting, non-evaluative coaching relationships with teachers
• Skilled in facilitating adult learning, PLCs, and reflective practice
• Proficiency in using instructional technology tools and platforms

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is required.
• A valid Texas teaching certificate (with an endorsement in Elementary K-5).
• 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"
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.