School Improvement Coach, Specially Designed Instruction

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach supports Fulton County Schools in implementing district special education practices and strengthening the delivery of specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEPs. This role provides targeted, job-embedded support across multiple schools, focusing on improving instructional practices and building sustainable capacity.

Responsibilities include modeling effective teaching, conducting learning walks, analyzing data, and guiding teachers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field is required.
• Valid teaching certificate in Special Education or eligible for one.
• Minimum three years of classroom teaching within the last six years.

Responsibilities

• Support schools with district special education practices and SDI instruction.
• Conduct classroom learning walks and model effective strategies.
• Analyze student data to guide supports and programming.
• Collaborate with district and school staff to address student needs.
• Coordinate site-based professional learning and provide guidance documents.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Curriculum-based assessments

Data-driven instruction

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Summary

The Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach supports schools in implementing district special education practices and strengthening the delivery of specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEPs. This role provides targeted, job-embedded support across multiple schools, focusing on improving instructional practices, monitoring fidelity, and building sustainable capacity to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

• Assists teachers and school teams with the implementation of the state standards, with a focus on specially designed instruction
• Works with teachers and school teams to improve classroom climate through the implementation of effective instructional practices and positive behavior support methods
• Conducts classroom learning walks to assess needs for targeted modeling, demonstration, and consultation with teachers and school teams, to guide support of instructional planning, delivery, and monitoring
• Supports schools in the use of data to determine the most effective student supports and programming
• Analyzes student test data and advises teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Recommends changes to current practices, approaches, methods, strategies, and assessments
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Collaborates with district and school level stakeholders, as appropriate, to address school and student needs
• Coordinates and conducts site-based professional learning activities
• Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
• Assists with development of instructional resources and guidance documents
• Participates in professional learning activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Category

Support Staff

Job Function

Certified Support Staff

Department

Exceptional Children - ECE

Summary

The Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach supports schools in implementing district special education practices and strengthening the delivery of specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEPs. This role provides targeted, job-embedded support across multiple schools, focusing on improving instructional practices, monitoring fidelity, and building sustainable capacity to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

• Assists teachers and school teams with the implementation of the state standards, with a focus on specially designed instruction
• Works with teachers and school teams to improve classroom climate through the implementation of effective instructional practices and positive behavior support methods
• Conducts classroom learning walks to assess needs for targeted modeling, demonstration, and consultation with teachers and school teams, to guide support of instructional planning, delivery, and monitoring
• Supports schools in the use of data to determine the most effective student supports and programming
• Analyzes student test data and advises teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Recommends changes to current practices, approaches, methods, strategies, and assessments
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Collaborates with district and school level stakeholders, as appropriate, to address school and student needs
• Coordinates and conducts site-based professional learning activities
• Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
• Assists with development of instructional resources and guidance documents
• Participates in professional learning activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Essential Duties

• Assists teachers and school teams with the implementation of the state standards, with a focus on specially designed instruction
• Works with teachers and school teams to improve classroom climate through the implementation of effective instructional practices and positive behavior support methods
• Conducts classroom learning walks to assess needs for targeted modeling, demonstration, and consultation with teachers and school teams, to guide support of instructional planning, delivery, and monitoring
• Supports schools in the use of data to determine the most effective student supports and programming
• Analyzes student test data and advises teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Recommends changes to current practices, approaches, methods, strategies, and assessments
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Collaborates with district and school level stakeholders, as appropriate, to address school and student needs
• Coordinates and conducts site-based professional learning activities
• Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
• Assists with development of instructional resources and guidance documents
• Participates in professional learning activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Preferably in Special Education

Master's Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in one or more areas of Special Education

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience within the last six years required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments
• Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers
• Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels
• High technological skill level required
• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Requires travel to multiple schools and sites

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone]. TTY 1-800-255-0135.

School Improvement Coach, Specially Designed Instruction

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