Special Education Coach

MyPath•Appleton, WI

2d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Coach Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities? MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community. Overview The Richardson School is currently seeking a Special Education Coach to join their Appleton Team! The Special Education Coach is responsible for supporting teachers in identifying, developing, and implementing curriculum, assessments, and instructional strategies designed to improve the learning of students with disabilities. This position provides leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and effective learning environments. This position contributes to the increase of student learning by fostering instructional excellence throughout the building. They will engage in the delivery of professional development, including observing teachers, coaching and modeling instructional and assessment strategies, and providing feedback that ensures effective instruction and student learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree preferred
Holds and maintains a valid Special Education Licensure (lifetime) with Wisconsin DPI (required)
3 years of licensed Teaching Experience (required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Mentors all new and provisional teachers including conducting regular scheduled meeting to review progress, assist and oversee curriculum development, complete observations, and helps oversee Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Reports progress and keeps in communication with the Education Director, Principal, and HR regarding new and provisional teacher development. Based on the evaluations, opportunities for professional growth will be identified and provided.
Identifies internal and external instructional support resources and shares accordingly with teachers.
Reviews and becomes familiar with all education history material on each incoming student, including current academic goals, safety plans and is flexible to meet changing student needs
Reads communication logs, daily reports, records, memos, ect. to remain updated on treatment and overall organizational information
Creates an environment of trust and respect that promotes teacher engagement in a student-centered coaching model, builds a collaborative learning environment, and fosters a culture of continuous professional growth within the school
Ensures that proactive classroom behavior management approaches are consistent with the goals and needs of the classroom and align with MyPath therapeutic models.
Supports the development and implementation of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans.
Lead and provide (as assigned) individualized education through co-planning and/or co-teaching and engage students in active learning. Ensures that classroom environment and activities are conducive to students’ development of independence, competence and sense of self-worth. Develops and implements new and supplemental programming
Assists teachers and support staff in using research-based instructional and learning strategies and content specific, differentiated instruction including assisting teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing lessons. Determines educational needs of students facilitates and analyzes academic data to determine curriculum needs
Assists teachers in assessing student’s functional levels, determining instructional levels and identifying educational needs; assist with facilitating appropriate educational and vocational assessment.
Serve as Substitute Teacher when needed.
Applies knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and precedents in the monitoring of IEPs for all students
Ensures case management representation at the IEP meeting