Duties
PURPOSE:
The Instructional Coach facilitates building sustainable best practices of instruction, assessment and collaborative problem solving regarding a specific student, program, or school-wide initiative to NSSEO member districts and programs. Coaching practices directly support the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (i.e., RtI and PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes across the Tiers. The goal of coaching is to build school/district capacity to improve outcomes for all students that align with state and federal regulations through the provision of ongoing:
• consultation and technical assistance
• job-embedded professional development
• assessment and evaluation
• modeling and feedback of strategies and supports
• collaborative problem solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop coaching goals, in collaboration with district and/or school leadership teams, to improve academic and behavior outcomes for all students that aligns with district/school initiatives.
Provide on-site coaching through modeling, guided feedback, questioning and active listening to build local capacity and implementation of best practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with educational teams, school administrators, students and parents to identify and implement best practices.
• Facilitate various educational team meetings (e.g., district leadership teams, individual problem-solving meetings) through the problem-solving process.
• Provide on-going technical assistance to school personnel as it relates to improving outcomes for students:
Model best practices in instruction for general and special education students.
• Observe and provide feedback to support the implementation of practices with high fidelity.
• Problem solve system-wide; classroom and individual issues
• Make data-based decisions to improve outcomes for students.
• Design, deliver and evaluate evidenced-based professional development activities related to specific topics (e.g., Autism, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Response to Intervention) to change educator practices.
• Support the collection and analysis of implementation data to ensure high fidelity of implementation of MTSS activities and plan.
• Locate and link resources based on district/school needs.
• Utilize coaching tools to manage time, prioritize tasks and follow through on activities and communication.
• Collaborate and problem solve with other NSSEO coaches through participation of monthly meetings.
• Foster community partnerships and collaborate with ISBE school improvement projects (e.g., I-RtI Network, PBIS) and other community agencies.
• Other duties, as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Continue professional growth.
• Communicate effectively and respect human diversity.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
Qualifications
• Professional Educator Licensure endorsed in Special Education, School Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, or Social Work OR
• Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)
• Multiple years of experience in the field of education.
• At least two years working in a consultant and/or coaching capacity.
• Experience in implementing and supporting school improvement processes, including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).
• Experience designing, delivering and coordinating professional development learning activities that embeds effective adult learning practices.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an application on the NSSEO Website here:
Kirk School in Palatine - JOB ID 1448
Miner School in Arlington Heights - JOB ID 1462