Virtual ELA Instructional Coach

About the Team

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. At VPA Florida, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to be understood and inspired through a customized learning path that includes live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support.

The ELA Instructional Coach provides content-specific instructional coaching and support to teachers in grades 3–10 to strengthen the implementation of effective, standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction. This position partners directly with teachers to improve instructional practices, strengthen content knowledge, analyze student performance, and implement strategies that increase student engagement, proficiency, and academic growth.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Florida.

About the Opportunity

• Provide individualized and small-group instructional coaching to ELA teachers in grades 3–10.
• Support teachers in planning and implementing rigorous, standards-aligned ELA instruction.
• Model effective instructional practices and provide actionable feedback to strengthen classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop effective lessons, instructional strategies, and interventions based on student needs.
• Support effective instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, language, and literacy across grade levels.
• Assist teachers in using student data and assessment results to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction.
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction and providing appropriate scaffolds and interventions for diverse learners.
• Facilitate professional learning, collaborative planning, and content-specific coaching sessions.
• Support effective implementation and use of adopted ELA curriculum, instructional resources, and digital learning tools.
• Partner with teachers to develop strategies that increase student engagement, ownership, and academic achievement.
• Monitor instructional trends and student outcomes to identify areas for continued coaching and professional development.
• Collaborate with school leadership and instructional teams to support schoolwide academic goals and priorities.
• Maintain documentation of coaching support, teacher progress, and instructional needs.
• Participate in professional development and remain current on research-based ELA instructional practices.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in education with demonstrated experience or expertise in English Language Arts instruction.
• Strong knowledge of ELA standards, curriculum, assessment, and research-based instructional practices.
• Experience supporting instruction in reading, writing, vocabulary, and literacy development.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting teachers preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze student achievement data and translate findings into instructional action.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback and build positive professional relationships with teachers.
• Comfortable using instructional technology, student data systems, and virtual learning platforms.
• Committed to continuous improvement, teacher development, and student achievement.

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.