Special Education Instructional Coach - SY24/25

TITLE: SPED Instructional Coach - SY24/25

LOCATION: TBD

The Kansas City- Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22-000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy- the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools- 28 elementary schools- 7 middle schools- and 5 college and career academies/high schools- we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic- 24% African American- 9% White- and 6% Asian. To serve our students- the district employs approximately 4-000 employees including more than 1-800 teachers.                         

JOB GOAL:

The role of a coach is to build teacher capacity and understanding of research-based instructional practices by providing instructional and curricular coaching focused on student outcomes for all teachers at the system and building levels utilizing KCKPS-adopted models. The instructional coach supports all teachers in implementing the district’s curriculum- aligned to the instructional model and the district’s strategic plan- resulting in all students graduating Diploma+.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create positive relationships with building staff- students- families- and district-level teams.
• Develop collegial relationships with teachers with the goal of understanding the teacher`s current instructional delivery strategy and opportunities to incorporate student-centered coaching and evidence-based instructional methods to meet the individual and collective needs of the students with exceptionality and/or disabilities. 
• Implement techniques that include modeling teaching- facilitating group observations- and critiquing to improve teaching and learning.
• Supports teachers to become reflective thinkers using models such as gradual release model. 
• Lead study groups and teacher meetings focusing on instructional planning and effective lesson delivery.
• Support Professional Learning Communities by analyzing student work and data.
• Analyze and monitor school-level data results to recommend intervention and relationship-building with identified teachers to impact student behavior- engagement- and achievement.
• Provide research-based feedback on proposed instructional and classroom management strategies in order to create an environment that promotes evidence and research-based techniques and approaches to classroom management and learning.
• Collaborate with building leadership in creating a culture of rigor- inquiry- reflection- and collective teacher efficacy.
• Collaborate with building leaders and district-level leaders in developing and facilitating professional learning.
• Communicate coaching goals and outcomes with building and district teams.
• Provide support- feedback- and assistance to curriculum coaches in developing and revising curriculum guides and assessments (formative- summative- common).

Professional Responsibilities:

• Continue your professional development.
• Stay abreast of education innovations- programs- methodologies- and research.
• Maintain high levels of proficiency in leadership behaviors and professional deportment.
• Maintain organizational systems prioritizing coaching roles.
• Maintain daily log and tracking
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years effective teaching experience preferred as evident by favorable references- portfolio- evaluations
• Master`s Degree in Education or related field (or plan of study on file and active progression to a complete degree program) in an agreed-upon time frame
• Maintains Kansas Teaching License in the appropriate content area and level
• Knowledge of content and Standards (National- State- District).
• Demonstrated effective coaching practices (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with various instructional technology resources
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and sound professional development practices
• Maintains a flexible daily and yearly schedule 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written- oral- diagram- or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals- technical procedures- or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports- general curriculum and learning theories- correspondence- and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators- staff- parents- students- and the general public.

COMMUNICATION: Maintains communication with teachers and other school personnel to enhance cooperative action to meet students` educational needs. Compiles data for statistical purposes. Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job- the employee is regularly required to sit- walk- stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair- or moving/rearranging furniture.  While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- and depth perception.

ORGANIZATION:Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety- work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students- peers- parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186/189 days with extended contract for additional days.  Flexible daily and yearly schedule established by the Director of Special Education Programs based on regularly reviewed work plan.  

SALARY: Based on NEA -KCK and KCKPS Board Salary Schedule with additional stipend of $3-000 for Instructional Coach duties and $2-000 for district professional development

FLSA:   EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:  Director of Special Education 

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated by the Director of Special Education in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.  

Kansas City- Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race- religion- color- national origin- sex- age- disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59^th Street

Kansas City- KS 66104

913-279-2262

Title IX@kckps.org

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