Instructional Specialist

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced to support the delivery of high-quality educational experiences in a virtual learning environment. This position plays a key role in supporting instructional staff through professional development, coaching, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in K–12 education, experience coaching and developing educators, and a passion for improving instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing professional development opportunities focused on instructional best practices, teaching strategies, and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure materials and programs effectively support instructional staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight of instructional quality assurance initiatives, including performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and coaching.
• Develop instructional rubrics, performance expectations, and evaluation criteria to promote consistent, high-quality instruction.
• Analyze instructional performance and student data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform recommendations related to educational content and programming.
• Design and maintain feedback and evaluation processes with measurable objectives to support instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and instructional support to educators working in virtual learning environments.
• Stay current on educational trends, instructional methodologies, and emerging best practices.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address escalated instructional staff concerns and support appropriate resolutions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a K–12 classroom teacher, preferably with a background in mathematics or English Language Arts (ELA).
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or providing professional development to teachers, tutors, or other instructional professionals.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching practices and instructional strategies in virtual learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate instructional effectiveness and provide actionable feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable high-speed internet access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience developing professional development programs, instructional evaluation tools, or quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting educators or instructional teams in an online education environment.

The Princeton Review and Tutor.com offer a competitive salary which commensurates with experience and skills.

US Pay Range

$65,000—$70,000 USD

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