Job Description

The United Schools of Indianapolis (USI) Special Education Coach will coach the effective delivery of special education instruction and services to exceptional learners across the USI network of schools. The Special Education Coach reports to the USI Director of Academics and collaborates with the Special Education Compliance Manager to ensure support for special education teachers.

Job Description:

Coaching/Feedback:
Conducts weekly classroom observations of all SpEd Teachers
Assigns individualized action steps to Special Education teachers
Facilitates differentiated coaching meetings weekly

Training/PD:
Leads weekly meetings w/the Special Education team at each school
Develops a year long professional development plan
Facilitates ongoing professional development
Collaborates with the Special Education Compliance Manager to determine Professional Development needs re: compliance and IEP writing
Supports IEP Writing

Assessment/Student Data:
Supports SpEd teachers with ensuring compliance of assessment accommodations
Facilitates analysis of student work and progress towards IEP goals
Disaggregates performance data for students w/disabilities

Other:
Assist w/the coordination of MTSS at each school
Administers ILearn Assessments as needed
Family Engagement/Advocacy

How to Apply

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will meet the following qualifications: Evidence of successful teaching experience Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, student learning, test analysis, mentoring, and professional development, as demonstrated by an advanced degree, training and/or career experience. Student learning data that illustrates the teacher’s ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific instructional interventions. Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations and student achievement gains. Skill and expertise in facilitating growth and skill development among adults. Excellent communication skills. A cooperative, energetic disposition and capacity to work collaboratively A deep interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment relentlessly focused on high standards and achieving ambitious goals for our students. Leadership and willingness to take initiative in addressing issues in and outside specific job requirements in order to continuously improve the overall quality of United Schools of Indianapolis If interested in applying, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Jessica Kohlmeyer by Friday, May 21, 2021 to jkohlmeyer@unitedschoolsindy.org.

Bureaus: Indiana. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: School Network Staff. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.