A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Job Summary Under the direction of the site administrator, Instructional Coach/Intervention Teacher is a key implementation role in OPA's Instructional Improvement and PLC Development Plan. The purpose of the role is to help make the plan real by supporting professors (teachers), strengthening Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), coordinating intervention, facilitating job-embedded professional development, participating in Guiding Coalitions, and building the instructional capacity of the school. This is a non-evaluative instructional support role designed to strengthen professor practice, Champion learning, purposeful collaboration, and the shared professional routines that allow OPA sites to sustain improvement over time. The long-term goal is to help build systems, protocols, habits, and teacher agency so continuous improvement becomes embedded in OPA's culture rather than dependent on a single coach. Essential Role Commitments Build trust with professors and protect the non-evaluative nature of coaching and professional learning. Focus on improving instruction and Champion Profile learning. Support collaboration that leads to action. Connect intervention, instruction, PLTs, coaching cycles, and professional development into one coherent system. Support OPA's systemwide instructional methods and help new professors understand the OPA way. Serve as a bridge between classroom practice, site leadership, and districtwide implementation. Build the capacity of teams so improvement becomes part of OPA's normal professional culture. The I-PLC Coach helps move OPA from isolated professional development to a sustainable culture of continuous learning and improvement. The role supports professors now while building the habits, systems, protocols, and professional agency that allow OPA sites to sustain improvement over time.
Requirements / Qualifications
Ed-Join Application Letter of Introduction Resume Three (3) Professional Letters of Reference Multiple Subject Teaching Credential CLAD Certificate (If not embedded in credential) Copy of CSET Scores Copy of CBEST Score Transcripts (Unofficial copies may be submitted; Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates) If English Language Learner Authorization is not noted on credential, please submit a CLAD Certificate copy. Comments and Other Information Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.
