About this role
TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL COACH-SPECIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate with at least four years of successful teaching experience
• Master's Degree or higher
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community
• Evidence of teacher leadership
REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide technical assistance and direct support to teachers in “best practice” strategies
• Attend trainings, study, and research the most current educational methods appropriate to district and school initiatives
• Assist in planning and designing in-service days for teachers and paraeducators at the building level and collaborate with the District Curriculum Department and Professional Development Coordinator for district level planning
• Communicate district visions, initiatives, and fidelity to programs and initiatives with schools, parents, and the community with regard to the individual cultures of each building
• Assist the principals in planning and initiating educational programs derived from needs for students or teachers
• Assist in program evaluation/analysis at the building and district levels
• Offer guidance, not responsibility, for school-wide initiatives (Program reviews, CSIP, Data Analysis)
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with Teaching and Learning Leaders to analyze data, trends, and attend to vertical alignment opportunities
• Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
• Facilitate committee meetings and conduct professional development outside the normal school day and maintain flexibility to accommodate teacher needs and learning preferences
• Demonstrate the skill to present professional development to teachers
• Demonstrate proficient use of technology
• Observe in classrooms and give specific feedback to teachers
• Assist teachers in the process of differentiating instruction in classrooms for all students
• Collaborate with teachers to provide quality instruction for gifted and talented students one fifth of the time spent in the building
• Organize and coordinate independent learning opportunities for gifted and talented students
• Assist with required identification process, infinite campus requirements, and committee organization for gifted and talented by coordinating work with school personnel
• Inform parents of gifted and talented students about opportunities for enrichment
• Work with school and district personnel to revise curriculum documents, develop units, common assessments, and career pathways opportunities
• Additional instructional duties as assigned by Teaching and Learning Leaders and/or Associate Superintendent/Superintendent