The Elizabeth Lee Black School - Instructional Coach position focuses on training teaching staff using school-based teaching methods and behavior management techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain specific training curriculum for mentoring and coaching.
• Conduct on-going research regarding best practices for students with multiple disabilities/developmental disabilities/low incidence etc.
• Train and support ELBS staff in acquiring the critical programmatic skills necessary to deliver high quality services to students with developmental disabilities.
• Attend pre-IEP and classroom meetings and review findings with APS Educational Coordinator.
• Accurately maintain the Critical Skills Competency Record for each teacher.
• Schedule training sessions for new teachers and existing teaching staff during the instructional day and after the instructional day.
• Recommend training sessions, and present training sessions during ELBS in-services.
• Conduct weekly new teacher meetings.
• Consult with APS Education Coordinator on teacher probationary and annual reviews.
• Substitute as Special Education teacher of record in classrooms via program needs.
• Assist as back-up ELBS representative at IEP meetings and for PASA.
• Assist with training and completion of School Function Assessment.
• Coordinate with new teachers on Lesson plans, IEP development, PA alterative standards, MAGs & STOs.
• Train new teachers on ELBS curriculum & assessments.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. A minimum of five years’ teaching experience working in the field of Special Education; Coaching is preferred. Master’s level education and supervisory experience is preferred. Instructional experience in educational leadership, low incidence population and curriculum development are preferred.
• Must have knowledge of learning methods, excellent interpersonal skills and possess a strong presentation style. Mentor teachers/coaches must provide feedback but also encourage, recognize and praise professional growth.
• Must be willing to travel off-site.
• Valid driver’s license
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• PA Dept. of Education FBI clearance required