Instructional Coach-Special Ed Certification

Campbell County Schools • Alexandria, KY

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About The Position

The Instructional Coach for Special Education Certification will provide technical assistance and direct support to teachers in implementing "best practice" strategies. This role involves attending trainings, researching current educational methods aligned with district and school initiatives, and assisting in the planning and design of in-service days for teachers and paraeducators. The coach will communicate district visions and initiatives to schools, parents, and the community, while also supporting principals in developing and initiating educational programs based on identified student and teacher needs. Program evaluation and analysis at both building and district levels are key responsibilities, as is offering guidance on school-wide initiatives such as program reviews, CSIP, and data analysis. The position requires attending bi-weekly meetings with Teaching and Learning Leaders to analyze data and trends, and to ensure vertical alignment. The coach will also serve on parent, faculty, and student groups as needed, facilitate committee meetings, and conduct professional development outside of normal school hours, demonstrating flexibility to meet teacher needs. Presenting professional development, observing classrooms, providing specific feedback, and assisting teachers in differentiating instruction for all students are crucial. A significant portion of the role involves collaborating with teachers to provide quality instruction for gifted and talented students, organizing independent learning opportunities, and assisting with the identification process, Infinite Campus requirements, and committee organization for gifted and talented students. Informing parents about enrichment opportunities and working with personnel to revise curriculum documents, develop units, common assessments, and career pathways are also expected. Additional instructional duties may be assigned by Teaching and Learning Leaders and/or the Associate Superintendent/Superintendent.

Requirements

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate
• At least four years of successful teaching experience
• Master’s Degree or higher
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community
• Evidence of teacher leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and direct support to teachers in “best practice” strategies
• Attend trainings, study, and research the most current educational methods appropriate to district and school initiatives
• Assist in planning and designing in-service days for teachers and paraeducators at the building level and collaborate with the District Curriculum Department and Professional Development Coordinator for district level planning
• Communicate district visions, initiatives, and fidelity to programs and initiatives with schools, parents, and the community with regard to the individual cultures of each building
• Assist the principals in planning and initiating educational programs derived from needs for students or teachers
• Assist in program evaluation/analysis at the building and district levels
• Offer guidance, not responsibility, for school-wide initiatives (Program reviews, CSIP, Data Analysis)
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with Teaching and Learning Leaders to analyze data, trends, and attend to vertical alignment opportunities
• Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
• Facilitate committee meetings and conduct professional development outside the normal school day and maintain flexibility to accommodate teacher needs and learning preferences
• Demonstrate the skill to present professional development to teachers
• Demonstrate proficient use of technology
• Observe in classrooms and give specific feedback to teachers
• Assist teachers in the process of differentiating instruction in classrooms for all students
• Collaborate with teachers to provide quality instruction for gifted and talented students one fifth of the time spent in the building
• Organize and coordinate independent learning opportunities for gifted and talented students
• Assist with required identification process, infinite campus requirements, and committee organization for gifted and talented by coordinating work with school personnel
• Inform parents of gifted and talented students about opportunities for enrichment
• Work with school and district personnel to revise curriculum documents, develop units, common assessments, and career pathways opportunities
• Additional instructional duties as assigned by Teaching and Learning Leaders and/or Associate Superintendent/Superintendent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior