Academic Coach K-2 ELA/Science
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock - AR
Exalt Academy Elementary - Little Rock, Arkansas
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Job Details
Job ID:5732313
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Jul 9, 2026
Job Description
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock
About Us
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a dynamic open-enrollment public charter school district focused on closing the achievement gap for underserved students in grades K-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our mission is to prepare students from underserved communities for competitive colleges and advanced careers by ensuring mastery of core subjects and fostering key behaviors essential to success, citizenship, and leadership within their communities and beyond.
Job Description Summary
Exalt Academy is seeking a collaborative, reflective, and data-driven ELA/Science Academic Coach (K-2) to support high-impact instruction and teacher development. The Academic Coach will drive student achievement by guiding the implementation of Exalt's Academic Model and Eight Element Design, with a strong foundation in Explicit Instruction, Meeting Students Where They Are, and Urgency (EMUs). This position involves instructional modeling, coaching, data analysis, and leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to ensure all students receive effective Tier 1 instruction and targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
Why Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock?
Join a high-performing school community with a strong coaching culture
Play a key leadership role in driving academic success and instructional excellence
Collaborate with passionate educators and leaders committed to equity and growth
Receive coaching and professional development to enhance your impact
Empower teachers and students through purposeful learning and data use
Qualified Candidates Must:
Model a growth mindset and foster a culture of collaboration and urgency
Promote and support the full implementation of Explicit Instruction and Exalt's Eight Elements
Lead structured, data-driven PLCs that focus on standards, curriculum pacing, and instructional planning
Provide coaching cycles and weekly feedback through classroom observations
Demonstrate and model high-impact instructional strategies in real-time classroom settings
Analyze student data to drive Tier 1 instruction and inform Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
Guide teachers in Professional Growth Plans (PGPs) and goal setting
Plan and support academic events and field trips aligned to instructional goals
Duties Include:
Facilitate and support weekly PLCs aligned to pacing guides, assessments, and student data
Provide instructional coaching, including modeling lessons and leading reflection sessions
Guide teachers in lesson planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management
Support the implementation of the MTSS process and ensure students are receiving appropriate supports
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and supporting new staff
Plan and coordinate academic field trips and events in collaboration with school leaders
Lead data collection, analysis, and presentation during PLCs and leadership meetings
Monitor teacher progress toward professional goals and adjust coaching accordingly
Education & Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Valid teaching certification required; coaching or leadership experience preferred
3+ years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated student growth
Technical Skills:
Strong ability to use student data to inform instruction and interventions
Familiarity with formative and summative assessment tools
Proficiency in instructional platforms and digital data tools
Employment Structure:
Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Talent Development
Collaborates with the Principal, Vice Principal, and Chief Academic Officer
216-day work year
Leadership responsibilities focused on grades K-2
Successfully manage classrooms with high student engagement and achievement using positive behavior management and restorative practices.
Hold high expectations for all students, meeting them where they are to help them reach their full potential.
Embrace innovative teaching, homogenous groupings, creative lesson planning, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
A strong focus on data-driven decision-making, with comfort using frequent assessments to measure student learning.
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by fostering curiosity, motivation, and self-discipline.
Build strong relationships with families through parental involvement and open communication.
Effectively manage time and workload.
Reflect on performance, share strengths and areas for growth, and continuously improve.
Collaborate with diverse teams, valuing different perspectives and working closely together.
Take responsibility for student learning and achievement.
Believe all students can learn regardless of their current performance level.
Be open to frequent coaching, observation, and instructional modeling
Duties:
Be well prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction with urgency.
Attend all mandated orientations, training sessions, and professional development programs.
Provide high-quality instruction for the assigned grade level throughout the school year.
Collaborate with parents through discussions and planning to support student learning and growth.
Engage in school initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and the advancement of the school's mission.
Carry out assigned teaching and/or managerial responsibilities.
Education Requirements:
Appropriate Arkansas licensure and certification are preferred, not required.
3+ Years Classroom Teaching Experience
A bachelor's Degree is required.
Teaching certification is preferred, not required
RISE Certified
Amplify Experience, preferred
Technical Skills:
Adequate in using technology in education.
Skilled in analyzing student data to enhance instruction and improve programs.
Some familiarity with instructional technology equipment, software, hardware, and networked systems is preferable.
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$60,000 Per Year
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock - AR
Exalt Academy Elementary - Little Rock, Arkansas
This job is also posted in Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock
Job Details
Job ID:5732313
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Jul 9, 2026
Job Description
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock
About Us
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a dynamic open-enrollment public charter school district focused on closing the achievement gap for underserved students in grades K-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our mission is to prepare students from underserved communities for competitive colleges and advanced careers by ensuring mastery of core subjects and fostering key behaviors essential to success, citizenship, and leadership within their communities and beyond.
Job Description Summary
Exalt Academy is seeking a collaborative, reflective, and data-driven ELA/Science Academic Coach (K-2) to support high-impact instruction and teacher development. The Academic Coach will drive student achievement by guiding the implementation of Exalt's Academic Model and Eight Element Design, with a strong foundation in Explicit Instruction, Meeting Students Where They Are, and Urgency (EMUs). This position involves instructional modeling, coaching, data analysis, and leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to ensure all students receive effective Tier 1 instruction and targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
Why Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock?
Join a high-performing school community with a strong coaching culture
Play a key leadership role in driving academic success and instructional excellence
Collaborate with passionate educators and leaders committed to equity and growth
Receive coaching and professional development to enhance your impact
Empower teachers and students through purposeful learning and data use
Qualified Candidates Must:
Model a growth mindset and foster a culture of collaboration and urgency
Promote and support the full implementation of Explicit Instruction and Exalt's Eight Elements
Lead structured, data-driven PLCs that focus on standards, curriculum pacing, and instructional planning
Provide coaching cycles and weekly feedback through classroom observations
Demonstrate and model high-impact instructional strategies in real-time classroom settings
Analyze student data to drive Tier 1 instruction and inform Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
Guide teachers in Professional Growth Plans (PGPs) and goal setting
Plan and support academic events and field trips aligned to instructional goals
Duties Include:
Facilitate and support weekly PLCs aligned to pacing guides, assessments, and student data
Provide instructional coaching, including modeling lessons and leading reflection sessions
Guide teachers in lesson planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management
Support the implementation of the MTSS process and ensure students are receiving appropriate supports
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and supporting new staff
Plan and coordinate academic field trips and events in collaboration with school leaders
Lead data collection, analysis, and presentation during PLCs and leadership meetings
Monitor teacher progress toward professional goals and adjust coaching accordingly
Education & Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Valid teaching certification required; coaching or leadership experience preferred
3+ years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated student growth
Technical Skills:
Strong ability to use student data to inform instruction and interventions
Familiarity with formative and summative assessment tools
Proficiency in instructional platforms and digital data tools
Employment Structure:
Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Talent Development
Collaborates with the Principal, Vice Principal, and Chief Academic Officer
216-day work year
Leadership responsibilities focused on grades K-2
Successfully manage classrooms with high student engagement and achievement using positive behavior management and restorative practices.
Hold high expectations for all students, meeting them where they are to help them reach their full potential.
Embrace innovative teaching, homogenous groupings, creative lesson planning, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
A strong focus on data-driven decision-making, with comfort using frequent assessments to measure student learning.
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by fostering curiosity, motivation, and self-discipline.
Build strong relationships with families through parental involvement and open communication.
Effectively manage time and workload.
Reflect on performance, share strengths and areas for growth, and continuously improve.
Collaborate with diverse teams, valuing different perspectives and working closely together.
Take responsibility for student learning and achievement.
Believe all students can learn regardless of their current performance level.
Be open to frequent coaching, observation, and instructional modeling
Duties:
Be well prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction with urgency.
Attend all mandated orientations, training sessions, and professional development programs.
Provide high-quality instruction for the assigned grade level throughout the school year.
Collaborate with parents through discussions and planning to support student learning and growth.
Engage in school initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and the advancement of the school's mission.
Carry out assigned teaching and/or managerial responsibilities.
Education Requirements:
Appropriate Arkansas licensure and certification are preferred, not required.
3+ Years Classroom Teaching Experience
A bachelor's Degree is required.
Teaching certification is preferred, not required
RISE Certified
Amplify Experience, preferred
Technical Skills:
Adequate in using technology in education.
Skilled in analyzing student data to enhance instruction and improve programs.
Some familiarity with instructional technology equipment, software, hardware, and networked systems is preferable.
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$60,000 Per Year
Job ID: 522062532
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026
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