Academic Coach (Special Education) 26-27 SY

Academic Coach (Special Education) 26-27 SY Lytle District Wide - Lytle, Texas This job is also posted in Lytle Job Details

Job ID:

5661032

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Job Title:

Academic Coach Pay Grade/Days:

3 (Admin)/197 Reports to: Director of Special Education Dept./

School:

Special Education/Various

Date Revised:

04/2026

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree preferred Valid Texas teaching certification, Special Education EC-12 Three years' classroom experience in Special Education The Academic Coach is similar to an individual who serves in the capacity of an instructional coach. This individual collaboratively engages with various stakeholder groups including district- and campus-level leaders, teachers, families, and community members to support teacher success to impact student learning. The Academic Coach plays a pivotal role in developing a culture of continuous improvement on the campus. The list below includes key responsibilities for an

Academic Coach:

Plan and deliver weekly differentiated, job-embedded professional development through teacher professional learning communities. Guide and support teachers in the analysis of data to guide instructional decisions. Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify individual student needs and determine how to differentiate instruction that meets those needs. Assist with implementing evidence-based instructional programs with fidelity. Collaborate with district and campus administration to develop and implement action steps outlined in -district- or campus-based improvement plans. Model lessons and/or activities as needed to build teacher capacity. Participates in and/or facilitates effective professional learning activities. Be an advocate or change agent in establishing a collaborative culture. Help facilitate 21st century learning and technology integration. Expand knowledge base for teachers on research-based instructional strategies. Be knowledgeable about local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and policies. Campus Testing Coordinator duties AVID Coordinator duties The primary role for an Academic Coach is to provide differentiated, sustained, job-embedded coaching and mentoring support for teachers through the professional learning communities and classroom modeling.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises staff in those areas deemed appropriate by the principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), instruct and model desirable skills and attitudes, remain productive and maintain control under stress, supervise others in a non-coercive manner, maintain a clear focus on customer service

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand and move throughout the room and/or facility. Duties also include moderate standing, stooping, bending, lifting/transport of up to 50 lbs and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$289.48 Per Day Job Requirements At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred.