Special Education Instructional Coach

POSITION: Special Education Instructional Coach

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Job Summary: Full-time position to support special education staff and students in the implementation of best practices to support skill acquisition and compliance. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Special Education Teacher Certification (K-12) in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531
• Master in Leadership or Admin Certification preferred
• Must demonstrate a firm knowledge of special education laws and requirements
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams 
• Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in multi-cultural, diverse environments.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Special Education or Special Education Leadership role
• Proven ability to work well in, and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated proficiency in PowerSchool, and IEP regulations in support of student learning,
• Proven ability to build relationships with families and various staff members of all levels in support of student progress
• Deep Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations
• Preferred experience with Mediation and/or due process cases
• Efficient in collecting, reading, and explaining data
• Experience in creating and leading professional development
• Deep knowledge of research-based practices to support special education students
• Meets all legal employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master or Doctorate level in Educational leadership
• Trained in standards-based IEPs 
• Trained in the science of reading

Job Responsibilities

• Support Manager of Student services in  State and Federal compliance related LEAs responsibilities under IDEA
• Provide professional development on research-based and best practices for students with disabilities
• In-classroom coaching to support the implementation of research-based and best practices
• Support Educational Diagnosticians in IEP compliance as determined by state and federal regulations and how to support teachers with in-class implementation
• Support  EDs with IEP meetings, communicating with families, and organization of documents
• Support in Due Process and Mediation cases
• Participant in MTSS problem-solving team meetings
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to support student success
• Other Duties as assigned by the Manager of Student Services

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Focused Staffing Group does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.