Instructional Coach

The Elizabeth Lee Black School - Instructional Coach position focuses on training teaching staff using school-based teaching methods and behavior management techniques.  

Responsibilities:


* Maintain specific training curriculum for mentoring and coaching.


* Conduct on-going research regarding best practices for students with multiple disabilities/developmental disabilities/low incidence etc.


* Train and support ELBS staff in acquiring the critical programmatic skills necessary to deliver high quality services to students with developmental disabilities.


* Attend pre-IEP and classroom meetings and review findings with APS Educational Coordinator.


* Accurately maintain the Critical Skills Competency Record for each teacher.


* Schedule training sessions for new teachers and existing teaching staff during the instructional day and after the instructional day.


* Recommend training sessions, and present training sessions during ELBS in-services.


* Conduct weekly new teacher meetings.


* Consult with APS Education Coordinator on teacher probationary and annual reviews.


* Substitute as Special Education teacher of record in classrooms via program needs.


* Assist as back-up ELBS representative at IEP meetings and for PASA.


* Assist with training and completion of School Function Assessment.


* Coordinate with new teachers on Lesson plans, IEP development, PA alterative standards, MAGs & STOs.


* Train new teachers on ELBS curriculum & assessments.

Qualifications:


* A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.

A minimum of five years’ teaching experience working in the field of Special Education; Coaching is preferred.

Master’s level education and supervisory experience is preferred.

Instructional experience in educational leadership, low incidence population and curriculum development are preferred.


* Must have knowledge of learning methods, excellent interpersonal skills and possess a strong presentation style.

Mentor teachers/coaches must provide feedback but also encourage, recognize and praise professional growth.


* Must be willing to travel off-site.


* Valid driver’s license


* Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance


* PA Dept.

of Education FBI clearance required