Exceptional Children Program Coach

Onslow County Public Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools in Jacksonville, North Carolina, seeks an Exceptional Children Program Coach to work with teachers and EC staff in a non-evaluative role, providing guidance, professional development, and resources to implement effective practices.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with teaching license, at least three years of teaching, and leadership experience. The role follows the State Teacher Salary Schedule and is a 10-month position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and current teaching license.
• At least three years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development on researched-based instructional practices.
• Monitor fidelity to guided practices and NC standards.
• Model lessons and support EC staff to implement practices.
• Keep current timelines and compliance on federal paperwork.
• Analyze student data and plan instructional activities.
• Support inclusion in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Skills

NC standards knowledge

IEP process knowledge

Professional development delivery

CCECAS familiarity

Data interpretation

Co-teaching/inclusive practices

Autism support strategies

Communication skills

Time management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching license

3+ years teaching

Leadership experience

Job description

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Exceptional Children Program Coach

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Exceptional Children Program Coach

REPORTS TO: Exceptional Children Director/Principal

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK:

The Exceptional Children Program Coach will work directly with classroom teachers,administration, and Exceptional Children staff in a non-evaluative role to provide the necessaryguidance, professional development, resources, support, and feedback to implement effectivepractices, addressing the most prominent needs of the school(s), as well asmaintaining time lines for federal paperwork.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Working knowledge of the NC Standard Course of Study, Occupational Course of Study, andthe Extended Content Standards.
• Ability to survey, compile, facilitate, and deliver research-based and high quality professionaldevelopment in strict alignment with the district improvement plan to train teachers in thecorrect use of research based curriculum in the classroom setting
• Working knowledge of CECAS and ability to assist with maintaining timelines
• Be able to effectively answer questions regarding IEP process or curriculum in IEP meetings asneeded.
• Knowledge of technology usage and immersion
• Knowledge of federal law regarding IDEIA and services for student with disabilities and its impact on public education
• Working knowledge of co-teaching/inclusive practices and the ability to assist staff and administrators with implementing these practices.
• Working knowledge of instructional, behavioral, sensory and environmental strategies for supporting students with Autism in the Least Restrictive Environment.
• Ability to gather, compile, and interpret data from a variety of sources such as, but not limitedto, Fidelity observations for NCSIP, Brigance, and Career Cruising fortransition
• Ability to support school staff and administrators with developing Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention/Support Plans, and Manifestation Determinations Reviews.
• Ability to support school staff and administrators to gather, compile and interpret data for effective implementation of behavior and academic support plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, school personnel andthe public
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's Degree and current teaching license
• At least three years of successful teaching experience (required)
• Experience in leadership roles

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:10 months

SALARY:State Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional development on researched-based instructional practices.
• Demonstrate and share exemplary knowledge of NC Standard Course of Study & Extended
• Content Standards.
• Monitor the implementation of instructional strategies and instructional performance to ensurefidelity to guided researched-based instructional practices.
• Model lessons with proven, research-based best teaching practices and per teacher/administratorrequest or student need.
• Work with school level Exceptional Children Staff to maintain current timelines and compliance on federalpaperwork.
• Work with EC teachers in small groups and one-on-one to analyze student assessment data, reflect on instruction, and plan instructional activities based on student need using items such as Brigance.
• Work with the school staff to assist in effective implementation of instructional practices in theLeast Restrictive Environment.
• Identify EC teaching and learning needs, barriers and weaknesses by analyzing student data, andorganizing the implementation of problem-solving actions EC classroom teachers.
• Coordinate the appropriate and/or extended use of instructional/assistive technology and othereducational tools to enhance and enrich instruction.
• Locate and evaluate resources for instructional staff.
• Work collaboratively with lead instructional personnel at the school and district level.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support ongoing operations of the Department of ExceptionalChildren and individual school.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking.
• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds routinely and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to drive to variety of school sites.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of workperformed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to thisjob.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]