JOB DESCRIPTION:
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SERVICES
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH – LOW INCIDENCE 1022.20AR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. At least five years of successful teaching experiences of students with disabilities, preferably in the area of moderate to severe disabilities.
2. A master’s degree or higher in special education or a related field.
3. Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations and compliance issues.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in all areas of special education instruction (reading, writing, math, vocational skills and social/behavioral skills).
5. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in coaching and leadership.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Children Services
JOB GOAL: To support teachers in the acquisition, implementation and refinement of evidence based instructional practices for students with low incidence disabilities
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides technical assistance to enhance program design and implementation for students who demonstrate significant challenges including autism, suspected/confirmed cognitive deficits, or other complex needs, related to programming, behavior, communication and socialization in the educational setting.
2. Assists in evaluation of students who demonstrate significant challenges including suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorders, cognitive deficits, or other complex needs.
3. Provides coaching/consultation support for classroom staff in planning and implementing individual student programs.
4. Design and implement professional development, training and technical assistance activities based on identified school and student needs.
a) Facilitates training to school staff on topics relevant to areas of responsibility that will improve services to students in Oldham County.
b) Assists school staff in planning evidence-based programming strategies to address student functioning in an educational setting.
c) Provides direct support to special education PLC groups as needed.
5. Provides educational opportunities for the families of students with significant disabilities including educational seminars, futures planning, service coordination and individual family support to assist in program planning.
6. Accumulates and disseminates information about new developments in education in areas of responsibility. 7. Assumes all other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning, or Director of Exceptional Children Services
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Compensation will be based on 195 contract days,7.5 hours per day, and on the board-approved teacher salary schedule. Adopted Oldham County Board of Education March 2, 1010 Revised: August 27, 2014, October 30, 2014, June 19, 2017, March 1, 2021