Academic Coach- Parrish Charter Academy

Company Overview

FORZA Education Management is not your typical education company. We believe in a collaborative decision-making process where trust and respect are fundamental to our relationships. Our mission is to help schools thrive, whether by enhancing existing institutions or establishing new educational facilities from the ground up.

Summary

The Academic Coach is responsible for supporting teachers with specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities or exceptionalities. They collaborate with school administration to ensure classroom teachers develop and implement strategies for Tier 2 and 3 students, assess student progress, and develop instructional strategies based on the school’s academic focus. The Academic Coach is also responsible for communicating with staff to ensure a strong data-driven academic culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Support K–8 teachers through job-embedded coaching cycles using reflective conversations and coaching protocols to improve instructional practice and student learning.

· Facilitate coaching conversations using evidence-based protocols that promote reflection, collaborative problem-solving, and shared decision-making.

· Work with individual teachers and small groups to focus coaching efforts on 5 high-leverage instructional strategies aligned to school priorities and teacher-identified needs.

· Model, co-plan, and co-teach to strengthen teachers' pedagogical knowledge and implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies.

· Collaborate with teachers and administrators to analyze student data and use data-informed insights to guide instructional decisions and coaching priorities.

· Facilitate collaborative planning and professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on benchmark and standards alignment, rigor, depth of knowledge, and differentiation.

· Focus collaborative coaching cycle on a small set of high-impact instructional practices

· Support the development and monitoring of instructional initiatives, including MTSS, tutoring, and curriculum implementation, while maintaining focus on core coaching responsibilities.

· Partner with school administration on curriculum-related processes, including review, ordering, and inventory of instructional materials.

· Maintain required coaching documentation, data records, schedules, and reports that track coaching cycles, teacher progress, and impact on student learning.

· Build a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement where teachers feel empowered to take instructional risks and engage in reflective practice.

· Engage in ongoing professional development by attending conferences, workshops, and coaching-focused professional development to expand expertise in instructional coaching, adult learning, and evidence-based instructional practices.

· Coordinate or assist with state testing implementation as assigned.

· Assists schools with district compliance to include SIP Development, MHAA Plans, FSSAT and Security Protocols, State Accountability Reporting, and grant management support

· Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Key Coaching Principles

The Instructional Coach operates from the following foundational beliefs aligned to research-based instructional coaching:

Equality and Partnership– The coach and teacher work as equal partners, with the teacher's voice and choices driving the coaching agenda.

Non-Evaluative Stance– The Instructional Coach maintains a role separate from teacher evaluation to preserve trust and create psychological safety.

Teacher Agency– Teachers select their own coaching focus areas based on their professional goals, student data, and school priorities.

Reflective Practice– Coaching emphasizes reflective conversations, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving rather than directive advice.

Focus on Depth– Coaching concentrates on a limited number of high-impact instructional strategies to ensure meaningful implementation and measurable student impact.

Data-Informed Decisions– Coaching cycles use student learning data, classroom observations, and teacher feedback to guide instructional improvement.

Continuous Learning- Both the coach and teachers engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Ø Valid teaching certificate or advanced credential in education

Ø Minimum 3–5 years of successful K–8 classroom teaching experience

Ø Demonstrated expertise in instructional practice, student learning outcomes, and standards-aligned curriculum

Ø Experience with coaching, mentoring, or professional development

Ø Strong data analysis, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ø Knowledge of adult learning theory and coaching methodologies Ability to build trust-based relationships and facilitate reflective conversations

Ø Understanding of differentiation, rigor, and evidence-based instructional strategies

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Parrish, FL 34219 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Parrish, FL 34219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,000