Special Education Instructional Coach

Special Education Instructional Coach

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Status: Exempt

SUMMARY
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Has both content and instructional expertise servicing students in the special education program. Focuses on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding about research-based effective instruction; model by demonstration lessons, observing classroom instruction, and coaching teachers one-on-one. Enhances teacher ability to provide instruction that builds student understanding and skills, is academically rigorous, addresses the curriculum standards and frameworks and enhances student sense of engagement in and ownership of learning.

Works with administrators and teachers to look at student work and designs standards-based, high-quality instruction. Evaluates student data in support of effective school improvement planning and alignment of the special education department and district/campus goals.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in special education or related fields
• Campus leadership experience
• Strong curriculum background in effective instruction
• At least five years successful teaching experience
• Experience with professional development and training
• Experience in teaching reading content
• Dyslexia Certification preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in reading or related field preferred
• Academic Language Therapist Certification preferred

• The instructional coach is a “master” teacher who has both content and instructional expertise serving students in the special education department.
• The instructional coach has a good command of classroom management strategies and structures.
• The instructional coach is an effective communicator who possesses traits that foster positive relationships and collaborative conversations.
• The instructional coach has knowledge of the teaching and learning cycle and has a “proven” record of student achievement.
• The instructional coach has a “growth mind‑set.” She/he views learning as opportunities for improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct, maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes.

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Tasks – Occasional: standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching above, repetitive motion of hand, wrist, elbow, working at heights, carrying, lifting‑lowering 1-30 lbs.
• Physical Exposure – Occasional cold and heat.
• Chemical Exposure – Limited exposure.

• Implements and models a collaborative coaching and learning approach.
• Assists teachers in a collaborative model of observation, conversation, and lesson planning, to analyze and reflect on their practice and related data to promote quality instructional practices.
• Assists teachers in aligning their teaching with student IEPs and TEKS & SEs driven lessons/activities and assessments.
• Models effective differentiated instructional strategies.
• Provides individualized, non‑evaluative, classroom‑based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.
• Facilitates professional learning communities/teams among teachers in which issues related to implementing effective TEKS & SE focused instruction are considered and current research and writing on effective practice is discussed.
• Meets with school administration and leadership team on a regular basis to examine data, share patterns and trends, discuss implementation progress, develop actions, etc.
• Uses data from a variety of sources to inform and guide coaching.
• Understands the process of the 1:1 coaching framework.
• Collaborates and trains current dyslexia teachers on IEP implementation and…