Regional Special Education Coach - Dallas Fort Worth (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Regional Special Education Coach oversees instructional special education programming for assigned schools to support maximum student achievement. The role coaches campus leaders and staff, and builds collaborative partnerships among regional support personnel, external contracted services, and assigned campuses to ensure IDEA’s special education instructional model is implemented effectively. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time position based in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Preference is given to candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate. Regional travel is expected as necessary throughout the year, typically three to four days per week; travel to IDEA training events or step-backs may also be required. The coach supports campus staff in improving special education student assessment performance, using interim assessment data, implementing special education plans and accommodations, and developing teachers and leaders through coaching and professional development. The role also supports staff retention and uses data and feedback to guide decisions, coaching, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two to three years of experience working with students in Special Education.
- Certification in Special Education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and an LMS.
- Knowledge of state assessments.
- Experience teaching special education students.
- Experience with curriculum for students with high-incidence disabilities.
- Knowledge of instructional best practices for the relevant content area.
- Knowledge of instructional coaching.
- Ability to develop adult professional development in virtual and in-person settings.
- Willingness to travel within the region three to four days per week as necessary and potentially travel to IDEA training events or step-backs.
Responsibilities
- Coach and develop campus staff toward a 10-percentage-point increase in Special Education students’ STAAR/STAAR ALT Reading and Math performance.
- Coach and develop campus staff to read, analyze, and respond to Interim Assessment data and identify high-leverage next steps.
- Support campus staff in ensuring all Special Education Plans are implemented with fidelity.
- Coach lead team members to hold staff accountable for implementing special education accommodations using instructional rounds and GET observation tools.
- Facilitate high-leverage professional development for Special Education teachers and leaders.
- Ensure Special Education teachers and co-teachers receive coaching toward mastery and ratings on all GET 1A and GET 1B strands using corresponding teacher pathways.
- Support year-to-year retention of Special Education Coaches, RISE Special Education Teachers, and Special Education Teachers and Co-Teachers, with a stated target of 90%.
- Coach regional staff through coaching cycles to increase the impact of campus visits and develop professional development aligned with the coaching model.
- Build partnerships among regional support personnel, external contracted services, and assigned campuses to support implementation of IDEA’s special education instructional model.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Generous vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- 403(b) plan.
- Possible relocation stipend, if applicable.
- Performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
