Special Education Coach K-12

Newark City School District•Newark, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Special Education Coach for K-12 students. The coach will work with teachers to support the implementation of evidence-based practices and instructional strategies within an inclusion model. The role involves data collection and analysis to drive student growth and inform instructional support for teachers. The coach will also act as a resource specialist for Intervention Specialists and lead professional development sessions.

Requirements

Hold a valid Ohio Education Intervention Specialist License K-12 (mild/moderate or moderate/intensive).
Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
Possess skills and ability to collect and analyze student data to measure growth and determine instructional support needs of teachers.
Demonstrate ability to work with adult learners.
Communicate clearly and effectively with students and adults.
Possess knowledge of Ohio content standards.
Self-directed.
Acceptable to the Director of Student Services and Assistant Superintendent of Certificated/Licensed Personnel.

Nice To Haves

Documented recent participation in professional growth activities.
Knowledge of and willingness to teach in inclusion model.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze student data to measure growth and determine instructional support needs of teachers.
Instruct and support the implementation of evidence-based practices.
Teach in an inclusion model.
Plan and lead professional development.
Work collaboratively with other staff members.
Serve as a resource specialist for Intervention Specialists.
Use data to coach other teachers.
Write compliant IEPs/ETRs.
Provide knowledge and understanding of IEP processes for services decisions and how to write in compliant fashion.
Act as a positive representative for the Student Services department.