ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
COACHING & IMPROVEMENT CYCLES:- Facilitate coaching cycles using the PDSA model.
- Facilitate teacher implementation of visible data tracking tools (e.g., data walls, goal trackers, progress charts) to promote student ownership and instructional responsiveness.
- Guide educators through the continuous improvement process, helping them set goals, monitor progress, and adjust instruction using data and student feedback.
- Provide onboarding, mentoring, and support to new special education staff.
- Provide data-informed feedback to improve teaching and student performance.
- Collaborate with teams to design weekly instructional schedules that include 30-50-75-minute resource periods and ensure pull-out services align with IEP goals, core instruction, and least restrictive environment (LRE) guidance
INCLUSIVE & SPECIALIZED SUPPORT: - Collaborate with special education staff to monitor student progress and co-plan interventions.
- Model and share strategies for inclusive practices, Access for All 2.0 and behavior supports.
- Guide and support teachers in scaffolding grade-level standards for students with significant skill deficits
- Deliver professional learning aligned with MTGR indicators and district improvement priorities.
- Support teachers in analyzing and identifying trends in students data
SYSTEMS ALIGNMENT & LEADERSHIP: - Reinforce consistent use of instructional frameworks, visible data, and student reflection.
- Ensure instructional practices align with IDEA regulations and district special education frameworks.
- Collaborate with case managers to ensure alignment between classroom instruction and IEP accommodations.
- Support teachers in designing specially designed instruction (SDI) that meets students’ individual IEP goals.
- Support the delivery of rigorous, differentiated instruction aligned to MCCRS and students’ IEP goals.
CORE ATTRIBUTES - Effective communicator and listener
- Advocate for equity and access
- Reflective and solution-oriented
- Organized and proactive
- Knowledge of IEP processes, IDEA compliance, and inclusive instructional design.
- Understanding of specially designed instruction (SDI), Access for All 2.0 and accommodations vs. modifications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - Valid state teaching certification in general and special education (required).
- Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching (at least 2 in special education preferred).
- Experience facilitating coaching, PLCs, or collaborative team structures.
- Experience with data analysis, MTSS, or improvement science preferred.
**All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.**
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS - Expertise in inclusive instructional practices, accommodations, and special education supports.
- Ability to facilitate continuous improvement cycles and data-driven instructional planning.
- Knowledge of special education law and student-centered supports.
- Skilled in coaching, reflection, and team facilitation.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and support various school teams.
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