Special Education Instructional Coach

LOCATION: USD 480 Liberal (District Wide Position)

PURPOSE: The Instructional Coach will serve as an instructional leader to provide staff development support and direct
feedback to teachers about the implementation of research-based programs instructional strategies and assessments to help
meet the individual needs of students with an IEP.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Special Education Director

WORK WITH: Special Education Coordinators/Principals

PAYMENT RATE: Pay in Accordance to Negotiated Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with Endorsement Appropriate in Special Education
2. At Least 3 Years Experience as a Classroom Instructor Preferred
3. Leadership and Instructional Coaching Experience Preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Support other teachers for the purpose of

providing assistance guidance and/or aid

- Participate in necessary meetings trainings and conferences related to Special Education

- Prepare a variety of documents files and records for the purpose of communicating to staff

- Meets regularly with instructional coaches district teacher leaders administrators special education coordinatorsand Special Education Director

- Maintain a variety of confidential and

non-confidential manual and electronic documents files lists and records for the purpose of

documenting activities and information

- Support teachers in the development of

individualized methods of instruction

- Provide curriculum support and/or assist in the development of specialized accommodations

- Support mission and vision of Liberal Public Schools
- Nurtures positive relationships with specialeducation staff as well as all district staff

- Coordinate and adapt special education services and programs for the purpose of delivering services to meet the individual needs of each student

- IEP goal development and progress monitoring
- Supports teachers with paraprofessional needs
- Evaluate special education programs

- Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose to provide direction communicateinformation and gain feedback

- Test special education students of interim teachers (When Applicable)

- Assists and/or attends the presentations of professional learning opportunities provided by the district

- Assists in the planning of professional development for paraprofessionals in the special educationdepartment

- Continues personal and professional development for enhancement

- Other duties deemed necessary