Autism Support Specialist | 12 Month Position

1 month ago

Winston Salem, United States Public School of North Carolina Full time

District Instructional Coach. Two positions available; one shared for North/East Areas, and one shared for South/West Areas.

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The Instructional Coach is responsible for providing consultative and direct support to schools through school-based instructional leadership teams (ILTs) and school-based coaches (ie: Assistant Principal for Instruction, Instructional Facilitators, Multi-Classroom Leaders, school-based literacy coaches, etc.) to accelerate exemplary instructional practices for increased student learning and achievement. The primary duties of instructional coaches are to provide leadership to school-based instructional leadership teams to support improved teaching and learning, Curriculum and Assessment Development, Instructional coaching, and professional development.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Forms relationships with area teams and school-based instructional leadership teams (ILTs) and school-based coaches to create safe spaces for growth and reflection that ensure trust and garner confidentiality while supporting instructional leaders.
* Facilitates respectful crucial conversations that foster growth
* Holds self and others accountable to instructional standards and district and state policies, missions, and goals
* Works with Area Superintendents, Directors of School Improvement, Instructional Services Directors, and Area Teams to support school improvement and align coaching support
* Collaborates with school administrators and school-based instructional leadership teams (ILTs) regularly for reflection and planning regarding curriculum and instruction.
* Creates a communication and collaboration cadence for Area Coaching Team to support school improvement, problem solve, identify specific instructional and content support needs, review data and provide constructive feedback, and celebrate successes.
* Co-collaborates with area superintendents, Instructional Services directors, School Improvement Directors, and ILTs to prioritize school support needs
* In consultation with ILTs and school-based leaders, creates a support schedule to maximize school support through direct and consultative support.
* Co-plans Professional Learning Team (PLT) meetings with PLT leaders.
* Collaboratively plans lessons and units with ILTs and facilitates sharing.
* Conferences with individuals (instructional leadership team) regarding curriculum and instructional initiatives.
* Participates in learning walks with district and school-based leadership to reflect on support and implementation
* Consults with ILTs and school-based coaches for the purpose of analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing test data for curriculum planning and re-teaching.
* Coaches teams through data analysis and problem-solving protocols.
* Works collaboratively as a member of an area team to assess and respond to school needs.
* Develops and recommends curriculum and instructional support resources.
* Supports development of assessment items and provides professional developments to ILTs to use data to inform instruction through the creation of formative assessments.
* Develop and maintain district-level curriculum supports (UPOs, Canvas Pages, etc…)
* Shares exemplary practices; provides models and examples.
* Models effective lesson planning, implementation, and reflective teaching for PLTs, ILTs, school-based coaches, in service of building the capacity of multi-teachers and school leaders.
* Support schools with use of approved core instructional resources such as pacing guides, locally developed curriculum guides, manipulatives, etc.
* Develops and provides on-going professional development for instructional staff to meet student learning objectives at both the school and district level.
* Plans, facilitates, and monitors professional development activities (large and small groups) based on student outcome data.
* Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Train, support, coach and problem solve around specific student and classroom issues, utilizing evidence based methods and strategies specific to students with autism.
* Provide coaching to staff to build capacity, gather data, assess needs, and determine classroom essentials regarding programming needs related to autism and low incidence disabilities.
* Confer and communicate with school-based staff (including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals), parents, and other related stakeholders regarding needs related to autism and low incidence disabilities.
* Develop, implement, and maintain a continuum of training in autism and low incidence disabilities, including all related educational needs (e.g., social skills, structured teaching, functional communication etc.).
* Develop, implement and assist teachers with the maintenance of student data collection and progress monitoring systems for students with autism.
* Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of students with autism.
* Model and provide coaching support for students with autism demonstrating intensive needs in the area of social, emotional, and behavior.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education AND five years' work experience as an Exceptional Children's Classroom teacher with experience using Evidence-Based Practices/Methodologies specific to working with students with Autism.
* Desirable: Master's Degree in Education (Reading, Math, Curriculum & Instruction, Leadership) AND five years' work experience including three years Exceptional Children's Classroom Teacher with experience using Evidence-Based Practices/Methodologies specific to working with students with Autismand one-year Instructional Coach role.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

* Current North Carolina teaching license required.
* Valid driver's license is required.

Pay Grade - Certified Pay Schedule - 12 Month Position

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

C - Constant

F - Frequent

O - Occasional

I - Infrequent

NR - Not Required

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

C - Constant

F - Frequent

O - Occasional

I - Infrequent

NR - Not Required

Climbing/Balancing

I

Lifting/Carrying

O up to 30 lbs.

Crawling/Kneeling

I

Grasping/Twisting

O

Walking

F

Reaching

F

Running

I

Pushing/Pulling

O

Standing

F

Fingering/Typing

F

Sitting

F

Driving

F requires driving car between sites

Bending/Stooping

O

Others:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

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