Special Education Instructional Coach

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Rantoul (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks an Educational Coach/Inclusion Facilitator to elevate teaching and learning across elementary and middle grades. You will foster collaborative relationships, lead with integrity, and sustain a culture of high expectations for all students.

Qualifications include a valid Special Education license, a Master's level or higher in a related field, and experience in coaching or PD delivery.

Qualifications

• Possesses a valid Professional Educator License with Special Education Endorsement.
• Master's degree in a related field or pursuing one from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in teacher-leader or coaching roles is preferred.
• Experience teaching elementary and middle school special education preferred.
• Commitment to inclusion and co-teaching.
• Experience providing staff professional development.

Responsibilities

• Improve teaching and learning outcomes across classrooms.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships among staff.
• Lead with integrity and professionalism in all activities.
• Create and maintain a culture of high expectations for students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis for instructional impact

Collaboration and adult learning

Technology literacy

Professionalism and integrity

Education

Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field

Professional Educator License; Special Education Endorsement

Job description

The Special Education Instructional Coach/Inclusion Facilitator is charged with the following responsibilities:

• Improving teaching and learning
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships
• Leading with integrity and professionalism
• Creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations

Qualifications

• Possesses a valid Professional Educator License; Special Education Endorsement
• Possesses or is pursuing a Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in a teacher-leader or coaching role preferred
• Previous experience teaching both elementary and middle school special education preferred
• Previous experience with and commitment to inclusion and co-teaching
• Previous experience providing Professional Development for staff preferred
• Special interest/skills related to providing specially designed instruction in the general education setting
• Expertise and experience utilizing both Universal Design for Learning and differentiation in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all students
• Expertise and experience in analyzing student data in order to drive instructional decision making
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Expertise and experience implementing best teaching practices for students with various disabilities
• Basic skills in technology
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a positive professional community of adult learners
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary/Benefits

Minimum Starting Pay : $56,250.00 | Bachelors Degree zero years of experience

Maximum Startin Pay : $107,890.08 | Masters Degree + 60 additional hours with 33 years of experience