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Job description
Special Education Instructional Coach
To lead and support high-quality academic and functional life-skills instruction through intentional coaching, consultation, and professional learning, in person or virtual, while building educator capacity in instruction, behavior, and social-skill development for students receiving special education services. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Teaching Certification
Valid Special Education certification
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of qualifying disabilities and special education programs in CCISD
Knowledge of statewide assessment
Knowledge of transition, future planning, and work-based learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership and problem-solving skills
Expertise in behavior-management principles and evidence-based strategies that support student behavior and functional life skills Familiarity with crisis prevention and intervention techniques Provide support to campuses on data collections, analysis, and progress monitoring
Demonstration of expertise in the following areas:
Content/program knowledge
Standards-based instruction
Instructional strategies and best practices
Effective instruction for diverse learners
Data interpretation
Professional learning creation and delivery
3+ years of successful teaching experience
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Experience in leadership roles at the campus or district level, including responsibilities such as coaching staff, leading teams or initiatives, and providing support to educators.
Support vertically aligned instructional practices that intentionally target prerequisite skill development across grade levels for students K–18+.
Provide coaching and consultation to campus administrators, teachers, and staff who work with diverse learners.
Consult with teachers and staff on individualized learning strategies that address educational and functional needs.
Consult with teachers and staff on person-centered transition and post-secondary goals and objectives
Advise campus teams in decision-making regarding Extended School Year (ESY) services for eligible students.
Support classrooms with the integration of assistive technology
Consult with case managers in the development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) to ensure alignment with student instructional and behavioral needs.
Consult with campus staff on ARD meeting preparation and support
Meet with teachers and PLCs to support the planning and delivery of instruction, modeling research-based interventions for staff when appropriate.
Provide instructional materials and exemplar lessons for effective teaching/learning strategies, classroom designs, technology integration, and differentiated instruction
Routinely review data to ensure appropriate services and supports are provided to students.
Collaborate with campus and district personnel to review and analyze student data to guide appropriate placement and program recommendations.
Maintain documentation of campus coaching support and professional learning.
Participate in department and district professional learning opportunities for staff and families.
Design and deliver professional development for campuses and district staff.
Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
Research district policy, precedent, and current practices before taking action.
Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional well-being of students.
Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.
Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal).
Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to maintain an objective, problem-solving attitude; accept and adapt to change.
Frequent in-district travel; varied working environment; frequent standing, lifting, walking, bending, carrying; work with frequent interruptions; use of personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement, transporting equipment, use of Crisis Prevention Intervention
Term: 197 days
Pay: Professional Support Salary Schedule
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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