Special Education Instructional Coach- Early Childhood
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TITLE: SPED Instructional Coach - Special Education
LOCATION: TBD
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22000 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 4000 employees including more than 1800 teachers.
JOB GOAL:
To develop all teachers to function at high effective levels as demonstrated by student achievement data. To ensure students make continuous improvements in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society and at every level performance is on-track and on-time for success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops teachers to improve their practices as evidenced by improved student achievement on district formative and standardized measures
- Improves classroom practice through the use of data driven decisions planning for learning and implementation analysis of impact resulting in higher levels of student achievement
- Utilizes effective and research based culturally responsive coaching practices
- Uses principles of adult learning and effective facilitation in the planning and implementation of professional development (in-service and classroom embedded)
- Design and delivery of standards-based professional development (Building and District in-service embedded and Professional Learning Communities)
- Skilled in facilitation of learning focused conversations (Wellman and Lipton as an example)
- Demonstrates ability to coach teachers to use data to change classroom practice
- Supports teachers to become reflective thinkers using models such as gradual release model
- Understands and deploys best practice curriculum management process
- Supports implementation of and assessment of Guaranteed Viable Curriculum and required District instructional approaches
- Serves as content expert in one or more content areas with thorough knowledge of Standards (National State and District) and content-knowledge
- Ability to support integration of 21stcentury skills into the curriculum
- Demonstrates high levels of proficiency in leadership behaviors and professional deportment
- Establish trust by empowering developing and effectively communicating with staff students parents and community
- Foster a culture of and demonstrate behavior congruent with the District Values and Expectations
- Align actions time and resources to support full implementation of KCKPS 5-Step Process resulting in attainment of the District Goal and Indicators of Success
- Engage in (or facilitate) professional learning and growth as a learner and leader
- Other duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent
- Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned
- Physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced highly intensive school environment
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance
QUALIFICATIONS:3-5 years effective teaching experience preferred as evident by favorable references portfolio evaluations
Experience as a teacher leader as evidenced by student achievement data and other impact data included in a professional portfolio
Masters Degree in Education or related field (or plan of study on file and active progression to complete degree program) in an agreed upon timeframe
Maintains Kansas Teaching License in appropriate content area and level.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more content areas
Demonstrated effective coaching practices
Demonstrated ability to design implement effective instruction resulting in students meeting or exceeding standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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.
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 childs home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception.
COMMUNICATION:
Maintains communication with teachers other school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Provides health services information and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.
Compiles data for statistical purposes.
Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.
ORGANIZATION:
Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
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 days with extended contract for additional days. Flexible daily and yearly schedule established by the Assistant Superintendent based on regularly reviewed work plan. 1 year duration must re-apply for each successive year term.
SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule:
REPORTS TO:District Coach of Implementation and Assistant Superintendent
EVALUATION:Performance is evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy.
For more information regarding Title IX please contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59thStreet
Kansas City KS 66104
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