Instructional Coach, Exceptional Student Education

• Support ESE teachers and general education staff in effectively implementing specially designed instruction and evidence- based instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with school-based teams to ensure high-quality instructional planning and delivery for students with disabilities in various settings (e.g., resource, inclusion, co-teaching, self-contained).
• Maintain accurate and current information and prepare reports as requested by the ESE Director or Coordinator.
• Provide job-embedded professional learning, modeling, co-teaching, and side-by-side coaching to improve instructional practices.
• Design and deliver professional learning series focused on specially designed instruction, including differentiation, accommodations/modifications, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate professional development aligned with the adult learning theory and instructional coaching best practices.
• Serve as a resource on all special education eligibility categories and provide guidance on instructional approaches appropriate to the needs of students with varying exceptionalities.
• Collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, and support staff to align school-based practices with district ESE initiatives and compliance expectations.
• Assist in interpreting and using student achievement data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Support the implementation of IEPs and monitor fidelity of instructional delivery.
• Promote inclusive practices that ensure all students' access to the general education curriculum.
• Remain current on state and federal guidelines, best practices in special education, and instructional coaching methodologies.
• Facilitate effective instructional progress monitoring and data collection, utilizing results to impact student academic achievement.
• Monitor the general supervision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Hold a minimum of a T-5 Certificate, preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Coaching Endorsement.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in special education.
• Minimum of 4 years as School-based Leadership, preferred.
• Possesses teaching experience resulting in an extensive repertoire of knowledge of Scientifically Based approach to adult teaching and learning.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of special education eligibility and corresponding instructional practices.
• Ability to work well with School-based Instructional Lead Teachers, teachers, parents, staff, and the community.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• High integrity, excellent character, and sound professional reputation.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and implement federal laws, state rules, and local policies.
• Ability to be present on the jobsite.
• Demonstrate proficiency in implementing evidence-based strategies to support struggling learners.
• Demonstrate ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours, and be regularly, reliably, and predictably at work.

Henry County Schools