Elim, a leader in education and training for children and adults with disabilities, has a unique opportunity - one that takes all your experience and skills and uses them to make real, positive change. Apply today to become an Instructional Coach at Elim. You'll enjoy a host of emotional, spiritual, and financial benefits - and you'll end each day knowing you're doing good for the community and world at large.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their job and wants to make Elim a better place to work. As an Instructional Coach at Elim, you'll be required to:

• Provide observation/feedback for educators related to implementation of instruction according to school/district goals.
• Provide training to educators on the implementation of approved curriculum, including physical and digital resources.
• Provide ongoing, targeted observations and feedback aligned with teacher and program administrator determined goals.
• Provide professional development and ongoing coaching to educators to reach school and district
• Model and/or co-teach lessons for a specific purpose, targeted skill development/maintenance.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of Exit Skill data, IEP data, and Styer
• Provides resources and training in techniques and educationally relevant, research-based
• Provide support and coordination for curricular
• Assist educators with prioritizing next steps defining and maximizing instructional time related to lesson plans, transition plans, IEP goals, delivery of instruction, and differentiation.
• Plan and lead Exit Skill/IEP/Styer data analysis in one-on-one meetings with educators, classroom staff and school leaders.
• Provide feedback on instructional challenges educators may face with student programming, suggesting additional teaching strategies and/or resources as requested by teacher or AP.
• Assists with the creation of curriculum maps that meet ISBE expectations and align with exit s
• Lead school-level professional development as
• Attend relevant professional development to maintain knowledge of current best practices and trends related to teaching students with significant autism, developmental disabilities, and physical needs.
• Meet regularly with Assistant Principals, other instructional coaches, and other service providers to ensure consistency of programming

About Elim:

At Elim, we support children and adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing their fullest God-given purpose/potential through a variety of services. These include: pre-school to high school special education; therapeutic and educational programs for students with autism spectrum disorder; vocational training and life skill opportunities for young adults 18-22; day programs for adults with disabilities; and learning programs as an organizational and community catalyst for change.

We dream big. And we impart those dreams in everyone we connect with - students, adults, schools, the community and the world at large - to create a brighter, better day and a world in which people with disabilities can thrive! Now and in the future!

Hours:

• Monday - Friday 8:15am - 3:15 pm
• Includes regular school year, 6 week ESY session and 5 extra days

Wages and Benefits:

• Starting salary of $67,238 
• More with experience

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an education related field
• Valid Illinois teaching license
• At least 2 years’ experience as an instructional coach preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience working with students with moderate/severe developmental disabilities

Please apply at https://www.elimcs.org/careers