Special Education Instructional Coach, Liberal

Instructional Coach

LOCATION: USD 480 Liberal (District Wide Position) PURPOSE: The Instructional Coach will serve as an instructional leader to provide staff development, support, and direct feedback to teachers about the implementation of research-based programs, instructional strategies, and assessments to help meet the individual needs of students with an IEP.RESPONSIBLE TO: Special Education Director WORK WITH: Special Education Coordinators/Principals PAYMENT RATE: Pay in Accordance to Negotiated Agreement QUALIFICATIONS: Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with Endorsement Appropriate in Special Education At Least 3 Years Experience as a Classroom Instructor PreferredLeadership and Instructional Coaching Experience Preferred JOB DESCRIPTION: Support other teachers for the purpose of providing assistance, guidance, and/or aid Participate in necessary meetings, trainings, and conferences related to Special Education Prepare a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of communicating to staffMeets regularly with instructional coaches, district teacher leaders, administrators, special education coordinators, and Special Education Director Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic documents, files, lists, and records for the purpose of documenting activities and informationSupport teachers in the development of individualized methods of instruction Provide curriculum support and/or assist in the development of specialized accommodations Support mission and vision of Liberal Public Schools - Nurtures positive relationships with special education staff, as well as all district staffCoordinate and adapt special education services and programs for the purpose of delivering services to meet the individual needs of each student IEP goal development and progress monitoring Supports teachers with paraprofessional needs Evaluate special education programs Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose to provide direction, communicate information, and gain feedbackTest special education students of interim teachers (When Applicable) Assists and/or attends the presentations of professional learning opportunities provided by the district Assists in the planning of professional development for paraprofessionals in the special education department Continues personal and professional development for enhancementOther duties deemed necessary