What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach - Inclusion Support Coach position at Wake County Public Schools?
Overview :
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
WORKING TITLE
Inclusion Support Coach
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Special Education Services
LOCATION
Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Classroom Teacher (Not eligible for National Board Pay)
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE :
Collaborates and in efforts with the Senior Administrator, develops and deploys a tiered system of specially designed instruction for inclusive practices, incorporating evidence based instructional strategies, and promoting inclusion of students with disabilities within the general education classroom. Provides job-embedded professional learning in order to improve the quality of specially designed instruction, accommodations, modifications, and supplementary aids / services outlined in the students Individualized Educational Programs (IEP), resulting in increased student achievement. Utilizes problem-solving techniques, systematic analysis of data, co-teaching approaches and progress monitoring for teaching students with disabilities, ensuring continuity between the special education curriculum and that of the general education classroom.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of instructional strategies, scaffolding, progress monitoring data collection, and co-teaching practices and approaches;
- Extensive knowledge of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process and effective and efficient implementation strategies;
- Extensive knowledge of inclusive practices and strategies to provide equitable access for students with disabilities;
- Extensive knowledge of best practices for instruction and ability to analyze data to determine interventions for teaching and learning;
- Extensive knowledge of processes to effectively problem solve to support student learning;
- Extensive knowledge of developing individualized educational programs (IEP) and the tools for development (e.g., the Electronic Access to Student Information (EASi) system);
- Considerable knowledge in coaching, consultation and collaboration skills;
- Considerable knowledge in effective planning of lessons;
- Considerable knowledge of instructional strategies and resources to provide specially designed instruction in general education and resource settings;
- Considerable knowledge of formal and informal assessments for literacy, math and writing for K-5;
- Considerable knowledge of curriculum and curriculum design including practices for differentiation including the delivery of instruction and assessment of student mastery of content;
- Considerable knowledge of the development and deployment of professional learning, embedding adult learning strategies and techniques;
- Considerable knowledge of the role and purpose of Professional Learning Teams (PLT) to support teaching and learning;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
- Effective time management skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to function effectively within a team environment and to work independently without close supervision;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in various school environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and the community. Work at times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to ten pounds. Physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.
EFFECTIVE DATE : 11 / 2023
DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
