26-27 District Instructional Coach-Special Education

Position Areas

Instructional/Educational Coordination

Description

Norman Public Schools
Instructional Coach Job Description/Special Education

Job Title: Instructional Coach (PK-5) and (6-12)

Credentials: Current Oklahoma teaching certificate

Education: Bachelor's degree in Education. Graduate degree preferred.

Training or experience required:  At least 3 years of experience as a full time Special Education teacher. Experience in education training teachers or other adults.  Experience as a coach or mentor.   Advanced knowledge of educational pedagogy and high leverage instructional practices.

Reports to: Teaching and Learning

Contract: 210

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of research-based instructional strategies, Universal Design for Learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the OAS Standards and Frameworks.
• Demonstrate ability to design and deliver high quality  instruction in a variety of grades and/or content areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional design and assessments. 
• Demonstrate the ability to provide professional learning opportunities in a variety of formats.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Professional Learning Communities.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others and remain receptive to new ideas. 
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, collaborate and co-teach with teachers.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively educate/mentor technology users. 
• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community. 
• Demonstrate effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users. 
• Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly acquire new knowledge regarding instruction and be up to date with changing trends in educational pedagogy.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Employees must possess and demonstrate effective communication skills as he/she exchanges information, gives/receives instructions, responds to inquiries, completes forms and prepares correspondence.  An employee in this position has regular contact with students and staff; interprets and translates facts and information; explains situations and issues; identifies alternative courses of action; and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. An employee in this position performs skilled, professional level tasks under limited supervision.