Special Education Instructional/IEP Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. Masters degree
2. Current Kansas Teaching License
3. Minimum of 3 years experience teaching students with special needs

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of an Instructional/IEP Coach is to assist in providing FAPE for students. The Instructional/IEP Coach will ensure legal requirements as per IDEA and cooperative procedures and policy are met and accurately documented. The Instructional/IEP Coach provides assistance to special education professionals to facilitate communication and participation of students in the educational environment. Additionally, an Instructional/IEP Coach will provide support and training in identified areas of need to special education staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers.
2. Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
3. Communicate and demonstrate research based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the cooperative.
5. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
6. Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions.
7. Audit special education records to ensure compliance with district, state and federal laws and regulations.
8. Train staff to improve their understanding of, and compliance with, special education laws and regulations.
9. Train staff on effective instructional and behavioral practices as necessary, based on individual student needs.
10. Provide individual or small group coaching for staff on special education topics.
11. Ability to clarify and apply District and Special Education policies and procedures.
12. Remain current on latest policy and law changes affecting special education.
13. Maintain confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
14. Inform the Director of Special Education and Administration about compliance issues.
15. Review quarterly progress update for completion of all required components and communicate deficiencies to the appropriate administration and necessary team members.
16. Ability to report and interpret data from tests, assessments, eligibility requirements and other eporing methods used within the district.
17. Understand the components of a comprehensive evaluation.
18. Provide appropriate consultation on interventions for students with special needs.
19. Demonstrate knowledge of research based instructional strategies that engage all students.
20. Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
21. Perform duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Special Education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Job Title
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EXPLANATION:
1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
3..Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*
objects or materials.
6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry,
or
push heavy* objects or materials.
7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry,
or
push heavy* objects or materials.
8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push
heavy* objects or materials.
9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually
move,lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive a vehicle.
11. Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
* Heavy means not over 50 pounds.