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Tulsa Public Schools
Specially Designed Instructional Coordinator
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What they do
A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
$69,956 / year median in Oklahoma
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Full Job Description:
Specially Designed Instructional Coordinator Grade:
Educational Grade 5 | EG-5 Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above). For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit our Compensation and Benefits website .Position Summary:
The Specially Designed Instructional Coordinator serves as a guide and resource for educators to effectively implement specially designed instruction across the district. This role emphasizes coaching, supporting, and mentoring teachers in the use of evidence-based strategies and curriculum to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The Coordinator works collaboratively with school teams and district leadership to ensure compliance, promote instructional fidelity, and enhance student achievement. This position is grant-funded; continuation is contingent on the availability of grant funding.Key Functions:
- Coaches and mentors teachers in implementing specially designed instruction
- Develops and delivers professional development for teachers and support staff
- Monitors the fidelity of specially designed instruction implementation across the district
- Supports alignment of instruction with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and district goals
- Analyzes student performance data to guide instructional coaching and targeted support
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Valid Driver's License required
Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience in special education, including implementation of specially designed instruction
- Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or providing professional development
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in Special Education (required at hire)
- Familiarity with federal and state special education laws and regulations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of specially designed instruction and evidence-based practices for students with disabilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
- Proficient in technology tools for education and data management
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with educators
- Ability to analyze data and use it to inform coaching and instructional decisions
- Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, and techniques
- Ability to manage both up and down and create buy-in from individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds