K-12 Special Education Instructional Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Category : Extended School Year – Salaried Teachers and Other Licensed Salaried

Classification : FTE 1.0

Job Location : Onsite

Starting Salary : $43,800 - $74,520+, plus a sign-on stipend of $2,000 prorated based on start date. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To : Sr. Special Education Manager

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The instructional coach plays an essential role in collaborating with administration, grade level leads, teachers, other coaches, and school personnel to promote a high-quality, rigorous, positive, and student-focused atmosphere and culture at HCPA. Instructional coaches work alongside teachers and administration actively to ensure that HCPA implements best practices and high-quality instruction in order to increase student engagement, improve academic achievement, and to close the achievement gap.

Responsibilities

Coaching and Instructional Leadership

Coaches work both inside and outside the classroom to promote strong instruction and a student-centered perspective.

• Support, train, coach, provide feedback and guidance to teachers in one-on-one or in small group environment with evidence-based curriculum or strategies targeted for the specialized instructional needs of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Conduct demonstration lessons and / or co-teach lessons to help teachers improve classroom skills and practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with teachers based on mutual respect, positivity, and a growth mindset.
• Provide teachers with resources and materials to better execute specialized instruction and curriculum to support with accurate record keeping and progress tracking of each student with disabilities within special education programming to meet their annual goal(s) / objective(s)
• Conduct informal observations of teachers in instruction, curriculum, and / or Culture / Climate (HCPA Way).
• Provide feedback and guidance to teachers.
• Help to build leadership capacities teachers.

Planning, Development, and Collaboration

School-Wide Professional Development and Initiative Facilitation

A coach works to develop professional activities and meetings in order to support teacher learning and student growth.

o Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day

o Breakfast and / or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule

Accountabilities

Engagement Activities

Volunteer activities

3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Teachers may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.

Required activities :

Misc. Committees

There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications

Summer Work

If the instructional coach is not a 12-month staff member, additional summer days will be required. Twenty (20) additional contract days will be required, which are not included in the calculation of the regular contract. Compensation will be provided for these days of work. If additional days are needed, it will be arranged and coordinated through the supervisor, CAO and instructional coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30

days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside

of the United States.

Work Environment / Conditions

For details on the benefits program go to : https : / / www.hcpak12.org / Page / 136

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https : / / www.hcpak12.org / careers

Equal Employment Opportunity : Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.