Instructional Coach, Student Education

Position: Instructional Coach, Exceptional Student Education
Position:
Instructional Coach - Exceptional Student Education

Division:
Family and Student Support Services

Reports To:

Coordinator, Exceptional Student Education

Salary

Schedule:

Certified

Work Days: 190

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Support ESE teachers and general education staff in effectively implementing specially designed instruction and evidence- based instructional strategies.

* Collaborate with school-based teams to ensure high-quality instructional planning and delivery for students with disabilities in various settings (e.g., resource, inclusion, co-teaching, self-contained).

* Maintain accurate and current information and prepare reports as requested by the ESE Director or Coordinator.

* Provide job-embedded professional learning, modeling, co-teaching, and side-by-side coaching to improve instructional practices.

* Design and deliver professional learning series focused on specially designed instruction, including differentiation, accommodations/modifications, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.

* Facilitate professional development aligned with the adult learning theory and instructional coaching best practices.

* Serve as a resource on all special education eligibility categories and provide guidance on instructional approaches appropriate to the needs of students with varying exceptionalities.

* Collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, and support staff to align school-based practices with district ESE initiatives and compliance expectations.

* Assist in interpreting and using student achievement data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.

* Support the implementation of IEPs and monitor fidelity of instructional delivery.

* Promote inclusive practices that ensure all students' access to the general education curriculum.

* Remain current on state and federal guidelines, best practices in special education, and instructional coaching methodologies.

* Facilitate effective instructional progress monitoring and data collection, utilizing results to impact student academic achievement.

* Monitor the general supervision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Hold a minimum of a T-5 Certificate, preferred.

* Must hold or be eligible to hold a Coaching Endorsement.

* Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in special education.

* Minimum of 4 years as School-based Leadership, preferred.

* Possesses teaching experience resulting in an extensive repertoire of knowledge of Scientifically Based approach to adult teaching and learning.

* Knowledgeable in all areas of special education eligibility and corresponding instructional practices.

* Ability to work well with School-based Instructional Lead Teachers, teachers, parents, staff, and the community.

* Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

* High integrity, excellent character, and sound professional reputation.

* Demonstrate ability to interpret and implement federal laws, state rules, and local policies.

* Ability to be present on the jobsite.

* Demonstrate proficiency in implementing evidence-based strategies to support struggling learners.

* Demonstrate ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.

* Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision.

* Ability to maintain flexible work hours, and be regularly, reliably, and predictably at work.