EE Support Coach (11-months)

6701013

Job Code: 6701013

Job Family/Function: 67 – Education Administration Professionals\Exceptional Education
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade: MNPS.201_
Duration (days/year): 201
Locations(s): Support Hub


We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Exceptional Education Support Coach will be dedicated to supporting students in Department of Children's Services (DCS) custody who enter the district with significant behavioral, social-emotional, and educational needs. The coach will provide intensive behavioral and educational support for students with disabilities in Department of Children's Services (DCS) custody who require significant behavioral interventions. The coach will support both immediate and sustained improvements in student outcomes by increasing access to individualized behavioral supports, promoting educational stability, and strengthening access to the least restrictive environment. This role will act as both a coach and a teacher and will be required to attend BID meetings across the district, work with assigned school psych for DCS students, provide direct services when needed.

What you will do

• Establish immediate, intensive supports for students entering MNPS in DCS custody who demonstrate significant behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Increase timely implementation of behavioral supports, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and individualized transition plans for students entering the district.
• Improve collaboration among school teams, DCS personnel, related service providers, and families to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Build school staff capacity through coaching, modeling, and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Increase student engagement and participation in educational programming through individualized behavioral and academic supports.
• Will attend required BID meetings across the district.
• Will work with assigned school psychologists for DCS students, providing direct services when needed.
• Must maintain up-to-date knowledge of DCS-related laws, policies, and practices (i.e. educational surrogates, parental rights, etc.) through regular professional learning.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of teaching or educational coaching experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Special Education Tennessee Teachers License (Comprehensive or Modified) Required

Equivalency
Starting At: $53,610.04

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here .

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Our Core Values

Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.