Special Services Instructional Coach - Elementary

Title: Special Services Instructional CoachQualificationsA valid certificate to practice as a Special Education Teacher as required by the South Carolina Department of Education with a minimum of 5 years of special education teaching experience preferred. Master’s Degree Preferred.High moral and ethical standards.Outstanding organizational and time management skillsEffective presentation and communication skillsExperience working with adult learnersBelief in and respect for the dignity and work of each individual; sincere interest in children and youth.Reports to: Senior Executive Director of Special ServicesGeneral Job Description: To serve as an instructional support for special education teachers, assistants, and students.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop and monitor special programs for operational effectiveness and make changes or recommendations for improvement related to instruction, classroom management, content knowledge, compliance, and assessment.Support the professional growth of colleagues in the work of best practices, instructional strategies, and research-based curriculumServe as a liaison between district personnel and special services staffParticipate in special consultations and case conferences with special services personnelMaintain uniformity among district-wide proceduresConduct regular instructional coaching cycles and IEP compliance reviews.Provide one-on-one support and serve as a resource for special education teachers new to the profession and/or District in conjunction with Special Services AdministrationProvide ongoing professional development around curriculum and IEP developmentAssist with coordinating and leading Professional Learning Team Meetings.Solicit and analyze data to determine students’ needs, guide instruction, differentiate instructional curriculum and plan for professional developmentPerform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Executive Director of Special ServicesTerms Of Employment190-day contract. Salary determined by placement on district teacher salary schedule and board-approved annual supplementEvaluationPerformance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.