Part Time School Improvement Partner - Contractor

Job Description

Residency Requirement - Alabama

This is a part time temporary contractor position through September 30th that will pay $25.00 per hour.

The School Improvement Partner works alongside principals and instructional teams to support the implementation of school improvement priorities focused on strengthening instructional practice and student learning outcomes. This role supports teachers through instructional guidance, data-informed reflection, and implementation support, with an emphasis on improving teaching and learning within core content areas, particularly mathematics.

The School Improvement Partner does not supervise or evaluate teachers. Instead, the role serves as a collaborative support and thought partner, helping school leaders and teachers translate improvement goals into consistent instructional practice.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA) 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!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Support & Coaching

• Support teachers and grade-level or course teams in strengthening instructional practices
aligned to core content standards
• Work with teachers to improve instructional effectiveness through the use of researchbased
strategies and sound instructional design
• Demonstrate, model, and support the use of effective teaching strategies as appropriate
• Utilize a coaching cycle to support teacher reflection, growth, and instructional
improvement

Data Analysis & Instructional Alignment

• Analyze student performance data, instructional data, and other relevant information to
identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement
• Support principals and instructional teams in using data to inform instructional planning
and decision-making
• Provide guidance to teachers and school leaders regarding instructional implications of
student performance data

Professional Learning Support

• Support the implementation of site-based professional learning aligned to school improvement priorities
• Assist principals in reinforcing instructional expectations and professional learning focus areas
• Participate in professional learning activities to maintain current knowledge of effective instructional practices

Collaboration & Implementation Support
• Collaborate with principals to support consistent implementation of improvement strategies across classrooms
• Support instructional teams in problem-solving implementation challenges and identifying practical next steps
• Share effective instructional practices and strategies across teams as appropriate
Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in meetings and planning sessions as requested by school leadership
• Perform other duties related to school improvement support as assigned by the principal
Qualifications
• Experience in K–12 instruction, instructional coaching, or school improvement
• Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning practices
• Experience analyzing and using student data to inform instruction
• Ability to support adult learning through coaching and collaboration
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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.

Job Type

EOR Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

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.

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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.