What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Coach (Low Incidence Focus) 2024-2025 position at Bullitt County Schools?
Bullitt County Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Instructional Coach (Low Incidence Focus). The instructional coach position is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The purpose of this role is to increase the capacity of teachers of students with disabilities to understand and effectively implement research-based and best practice instructional strategies to increase student learning for ALL students related to the areas of pedagogical planning/preparation, the classroom environment and daily classroom instruction.
An instructional coach models continuous improvement, a growth mindset, professional leadership and goes above and beyond for student success. Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. This role is responsible for high-quality instruction in classrooms servicing students with disabilities through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, coaching cycles, providing professional learning opportunities and providing feedback to teachers. All instructional coaches will work collaboratively with the Department of Special Education and the Student Learning Department to promote and implement district goals and initiatives, as necessary, along with supporting the mission and goals of schools.
This position will also serve the role of a District Wide Assistive Technology Coach, working with students with disabilities in evaluating technology resources, evaluating student needs related to technology, making recommendations for technological resources that go from least to greatest support, and coach students and staff in the use of technology.
(This position will be assigned primarily to work with teachers of students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities. Certfication and experience in MSD is essential.)
Qualifications:
- Kentucky Special Education Teacher Certification, Rank II/Masters Degree, with a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in special education
- Approval for Teacher Consultant in Program for Exceptional Children
- Demonstration of exemplary teaching skills, teacher leadership and high student learning growth using data
- Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work positively and cooperatively with others
This postion has 6 Extended Days and a Supplement/Stipend
Salary based on board approved salary schedule for the 2024-2025 school year.
