SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL) Position Available In Williamson, Tennessee

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

(PENDING

BUDGET APPROVAL

) Williamson County Schools – 3.9

Williamson County, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$50.3K – $68.2K a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Special education Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Recruiting Lesson planning Special Education Teaching Full Job Description 2025-2026 SCHOOL

YEAR FULL-TIME

Email resume to William Turney at Job Overview The job of the Special Education Instructional Coach was established for the purpose(s) of assisting Special Education teachers and other instructional staff in developing strategies, skills, tools, techniques, capacity, and compliance practices to effectively teach all students and ensure adherence to district, state, and federal requirements This job reports to the Student Support Services (SSS) Specialist, Director of Student Support Services, or Executive Director of Student Support Services. Essential Functions Analyzes special education student data and reports findings for the purpose of sharing information with teachers and making informed decisions related to instructional practices and developing PLEPs, goals and services for an appropriate IEP. Attends IEP team meetings to support the IEP team in planning for the needs of the special education student. Assesses skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of special education students for the purpose of determining the appropriate intervention and strategies needed to bring about student achievement and gains in IEP goals. Collaborates with SSS specialists, special education teachers, SSS coaches, general education teachers, other IEP team members and administrators in discussing and planning for each student. Demonstrates exemplary IEP development and compliance monitoring practices and possesses a deep understanding of special education law, policies, and practices for the purpose of modeling best practices for special education teachers and other IEP team members. Evaluates student progress to identify deficits for the purpose of placing students in appropriate intervention and support services. The coach must also understand the student’s disability and how that impacts the identification of the appropriate intervention and service. Leads and participates in on-going and job-embedded professional development (e.g., study groups, demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion analysis; workshops; trainings; and seminars) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information related to special education intervention and services and assessment of student skills. Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g., student records, other data regarding student progress, etc.) for the purpose of determining success of instruction on student progress. Mentors, observes, and coaches special education teachers for the purpose of improving instruction, improving IEP compliance, and promoting a professional learning community. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., intervention lesson plans, scope and sequence guides, classroom materials, reports, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating best practices in instruction, documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. Supports special education teachers in the development of an appropriate IEP based on deficits as identified through multiple sources of data in the Present Levels of Educational Performance (PLEPs). Facilitates the review and selection of intervention materials and related instructional aides for the purpose of providing effective instructional materials in order to meet student needs. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative on developing creative and innovative ways to assist students and teachers in making progress. Working Environment This job is performed in a standard office environment and in a generally clean and healthy environment. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.

Physical Requirements:

occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Up to 25% travel may be required to support recruiting activities.

Qualifications Minimum experience:

Experience teaching within the field of special education.

Minimum education:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in special education or related field is required. The ideal candidate will have the following education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and/or competencies: A minimum of 5 years of teaching within the field of special education is preferred. Skilled in applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications. Able to compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Knowledge of special education lesson planning; instructional materials; and community resources. Able to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Able to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Able to independently interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, and promote services within the community. Able to work with significant diversity of individuals and/or groups. Able to work under limited supervision using research-based practices and/or methods.

Required Testing:

Required Certificates and/or

Licenses:

FLSA Status:

None Specified Teacher’s Certification and/or License to Exempt cover K-12

Continuing Education/Training:

Clearances:

Employee Type:

Maintain Licensure Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Certified Clearance Pursuant to the Williamson County Board of Education’s policy of non-discrimination, Williamson County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.