School Improvement Coach, Specially Designed Instruction

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

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks a School Improvement Coach, Specially Designed Instruction to support district special education practices and strengthen SDI aligned to students’ IEPs across multiple schools.

The role focuses on targeted coaching, data-driven decision making, professional learning, and collaboration with teachers and administrators to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate in Special Education.
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching in the last six years.

Responsibilities

• Provide SDI coaching to teachers and school teams across multiple schools.
• Improve classroom climate and instructional practices.
• Conduct classroom learning walks to model and consult on instruction.
• Support schools in using data to guide student supports and programming.
• Analyze student data and advise staff of trends and needs.
• Recommend changes to teaching practices and assessments.
• Coordinate site-based professional learning activities.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Curriculum-based assessments

Data-driven instruction

Communication with adults

Technology skills

Collaboration with district and school

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

School Improvement Coach, Specially Designed Instruction

Category: Certified Support

Job Function: Certified Support Staff

Department: Exceptional Children - IRR STEM/VI

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

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 yearsrequired

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

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.

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