Instructional Coach, Special Education Academics

About the role

Under general supervision of the district Coordinator of Special Education- Academics, assists elementary special education and general education teachers in developing increased content knowledge and pedagogical strategies through ongoing and sustained professional learning experiences at the Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) elementary schools in Lexington County School District One. Provides ongoing support in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to build capacity within ATSI and TSI school special education programs. Fosters collegial relationships and engaging learning environments in order to work productively as both a facilitator and coach. Assists teachers in the use of effective instructional and assessment strategies.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Duties are performed in classroom and office settings with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Physical demands are limited to work that requires occasional lifting/moving of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds. District travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Works with teachers to plan, implement, and reflect upon instruction.
• Observes classes and engages teachers in reflection conferences.
• Identifies standards-based materials and other curriculum resources and can explain how those materials work in special education settings.
• Encourages and facilitates conversations among teachers about content and instructional practices.