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Virtual Science Content Coach

contentfull-timeVirtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
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full-time
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About the role

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></h2>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.  </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Science Content Coach provides content-specific support to teachers in grades 3–10 to ensure consistent implementation of standards-aligned science curriculum and appropriate instructional pacing. This position partners with teachers to monitor standards coverage and mastery, analyze student performance, maintain alignment to pacing guides, and identify standards that require additional instruction, intervention, or reinforcement.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Science Content Coach serves as a content-area resource to help teachers maintain a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, what standards have been taught, what standards remain to be addressed, and where adjustments to pacing or instructional priorities may be necessary to support student achievement.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Pl<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ease 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.</span></em></span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><em>ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Florida.</em></strong></span></p>

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></span></h2>

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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support science teachers in grades 3–10 with implementation of standards-aligned curriculum, pacing guides, and instructional resources.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Monitor pacing throughout the school year to ensure required science standards and content are taught within established instructional timelines.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work with teachers to track which standards have been introduced, taught, assessed, mastered, and still require instruction or reinforcement.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support teachers in unpacking science standards and understanding the content knowledge, scientific practices, and levels of rigor students are expected to demonstrate.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review curriculum maps, pacing guides, lesson plans, and instructional resources to ensure alignment with grade-level science standards.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Analyze student achievement and standards-mastery data to identify strengths, instructional gaps, and standards requiring additional attention.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with teachers to adjust instructional pacing and priorities based on student performance and standards mastery.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Help teachers identify prerequisite concepts and skills that may need to be revisited to address learning gaps.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support vertical alignment across grades 3–10 to ensure appropriate progression of scientific concepts, knowledge, and practices.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Assist teachers in balancing required content coverage with opportunities for review, intervention, inquiry, and application of scientific concepts.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Monitor student performance on classroom, benchmark, diagnostic, and state assessments to evaluate progress toward standards mastery.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Facilitate content-specific planning and data discussions focused on pacing, standards coverage, and student mastery.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify and recommend curriculum resources, investigations, simulations, and supplemental materials aligned to specific science standards and student needs.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with Instructional Coaches, teachers, and school leadership to connect science content priorities with effective classroom instruction.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain documentation related to pacing, standards coverage, student mastery, and identified instructional needs.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Remain current on state science standards, curriculum expectations, assessment requirements, and content-specific best practices.</span></li>

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<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About You</strong></span></h2>

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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education <strong>preferred</strong>.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Five or more years of experience in education with demonstrated experience or expertise in science.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of science standards, curriculum, pacing, and assessment across grades 3–10.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of science content progressions, prerequisite knowledge, and vertical alignment across grade levels.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience developing, implementing, or monitoring curriculum maps and pacing guides preferred.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience analyzing standards-level student achievement data and identifying instructional priorities.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to work collaboratively with teachers to identify content gaps and develop actionable plans for addressing them.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Comfortable using curriculum platforms, student data systems, spreadsheets, and virtual learning platforms.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Committed to standards mastery, continuous improvement, and student academic achievement.</span></li>

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<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></h2>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">“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</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong>We offer the following benefits:</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong><em>Life benefits – time & peace of mind</em></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Paid time off</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Retirement contributions</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Discounted childcare at <a href=" Learning Academies</a> locations</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Health benefits – stay well & thrive</em></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Program</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Voluntary short-term disability insurance</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Voluntary long-term disability insurance</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Career benefits – keep growing</em></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></p>

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Virtual Science Content Coach at Vpaofflorida — Remote