This job posting is for Short Term 2025-2026 school year
RRPS- Special Services Departmnt
190-day contract
Job Title: Special Education Instructional Coach
Minimum Qualifications
- Highly Qualified Licensed Teacher (K-12 Special Education)
- Level III-A teacher or Masters Degree;
- Minimum of 5 years exemplary experience in teaching;
Preferred Qualifications
- Level III-B Administrative License preferred;
Position Description
- This position is a liaison between the Special Services and Curriculum & Instruction departments. This coach will work with various departments administrators school PLC teams and teachers Pk-12 in implementing curriculum best assessment and instructional practices and create professional learning opportunities to improve student achievement for RRPS students receiving special education services.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Effective communication organizational and collaborative skills;
- Knowledgeable in evidence-based practices to support differentiation for teaching and learning to ensure IEP accommodations and/or modifications;
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students staff parents and school matters.
- Strong knowledge of NM Content Standards and curriculum development;
- Leadership experiences in professional learning;
- Understanding of the vertical articulation process and professional learning communities;
- Strong understanding of the NM MLSS Framework and SAT;
- Strong technology communication and training/presentation skills;
- Evidence of data-driven decision-making skills;
- Strong facilitation and collaboration skills;
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Well-versed and able to provide professional learning and support for all staff to implement the districts guaranteed and viable curriculum best instructional practices high quality assessments strategies and a student-centered learning environment;
- Ability to collaborate and network with multiple departments to ensure Special Education representation;
- Support the department(s) by leading the vetting process as well as the design
development revision and analysis of curriculum tools apps instructional materials and
resources;
- Provide evaluate and coordinate professional learning opportunities at the District and
school levels for teachers and school leaders;
- Support full implementation of NM Content Standards through instructional materials
adoption process curriculum development and implementation process;
- Utilize strong consulting and collaboration skills to act as an accessible district resource
to support PLC Teams in curricular planning implementation and continuous
improvement processes;
- Demonstrate and facilitate protocols systems and routines for collecting and using
student work and performance data to make informed instructional decisions;
- Facilitate ongoing development and revision of assessments and curriculum documents;
- Model implementation of appropriate technology to support differentiated instruction;
- Actively pursue and share professional growth and development to keep abreast of
current educational trends and research as related to practices including instructional
technology pedagogy and assessment;
- Follow district processes and procedures regarding communication with school-based
personnel;
- Travel between school sites is expected;
- Other duties may be assigned by Supervisor;
- Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules administrative directives and regulations school board policies and local state and federal regulations;
- Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.
Work Hours: Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the Special Services and Curriculum and Instruction Department Executive Directors.
Accountability:
Reports to: Director of Special Services
Evaluated by: Director of Special Services
Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction
Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction
Application Procedure:
Applicant must attach:
- Copy of Professional License
- Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university
An Equal Opportunity Employer