ECE Instructional Coach: 2025-2026
ECE Instructional Coach: 2025-2026
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Job Description
652 Chamberlin Avenue
Frankfort KY 40601
JOB TITLE
Exceptional Child Instructional Coach
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education
SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE
Certified Salary Schedule
Increment/Extended Days
CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS
200
EXEMPT STATUS
Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE
2210
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Certified
DATE APPROVED
May 12 2025
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide instructional support to teachers in the implementation of best practice strategies in Literacy (Reading and Writing) Math and Behavior. Complete due process forms correctly and accurately schedule and chair ARCs according to policies and procedures/timelines
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the instructional development of teachers of students with disabilities through modeling co-teaching coaching cycles co-planning related to instructional strategies classroom/behavior management student engagement intervention strategies etc.
Work with teachers of students with disabilities to problem solve and develop appropriate learning experiences/modifications; including differentiating instruction in resource and co-teaching settings.
Assists in adapting instructional and behavioral support materials for students with disabilities
Assists teachers with the transition of students with disabilities from elementary to middle school middle to high school and high school to post-secondary programs
Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide specific feedback for a teachers. professional growth and students success
Observe teachers of students with disabilities in a non-evaluative manner looking for data related to critical teaching behaviors fidelity to scientifically proven best practice student behavior and performance and additional specific teacher concerns.
Assist teachers of students with disabilities with resources materials tools information etc. to support classroom instruction and planning new resources
Support teachers of students with disabilities and administrators in using data to improve instructional on all levels
Maintains open communication with assigned teachers and principals
Consistently demonstrate knowledge of current best practices related to coaching teachers and utilizes these best practice instructional coaching methodologies/strategies when working with teachers
Develop the teacher knowledge skills attitudes and behaviors through a variety of professional development at both school and district level
Attend meetings or conferences as needed to grow own professional growth for position
Collect data at the school level and assist with on-going review and analysis of school data related to achievement gaps of special education population
Participates in decision making for program planning and development of individual education programs aimed at improving individual student achievement
Provide input for effective scheduling to maximize student access to general curriculum
Assists school and district personnel in adherence to timelines
Perform such other duties as assigned by the Exceptional Child Director.
Personal Qualities Needed:
- Demonstrates initiative in problem solving and completion of tasks.
- Maintains self-control and decorum in the full range of professional activities.
- Demonstrates an ability to accomplish tasks under pressure.
- Shows respect for others through use of courtesy and tact.
- Models and promotes high standards of professional ethics honesty and integrity.
- Prioritizes and follows through on tasks.
- Provides an open climate for communication.
- Expresses ideas orally in an effective manner.
- Communicates effectively in writing.
- Demonstrates efficient time management skills including but not limited to following established routines task completion and following timelines.
- Communicates recommendations and/or suggestions clearly to all persons involved.
- In the various areas of due process including referral timelines ARC procedures Least Restrictive Environment etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of successful teaching experience as a special education speech pathologist or school psychologist preferred
- Formal experience in mentoring teachers in effective instructional and assessment strategies.
- Bachelors degree required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for Professional Personnel.
Employment Type
Full-Time
