Special Education Instructional Coach

Special Education Instructional Coach Liberal USD 480 District Wide

• Liberal, Kansas This job is also posted in Liberal USD 480 Job Details

Job ID:

3801052

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description

LOCATION

USD 480 Liberal (District Wide Position)

PURPOSE:

The Instructional Coach will serve as an instructional leader to provide staff development, support, and direct feedback to teachers about the implementation of research-based programs, instructional strategies, and assessments to help meet the individual needs of students with an IEP.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Special Education Director

WORK WITH

Special Education Coordinators/Principals

PAYMENT RATE

Pay in Accordance to Negotiated Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with Endorsement Appropriate in Special Education 2. At Least 3 Years Experience as a Classroom Instructor Preferred 3. Leadership and Instructional Coaching Experience Preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support other teachers for the purpose of providing assistance, guidance, and/or aid
• Participate in necessary meetings, trainings, and conferences related to Special Education
• Prepare a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of communicating to staff
• Meets regularly with instructional coaches, district teacher leaders, administrators, special education coordinators,and Special Education Director
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic documents, files, lists, and records for the purpose of documenting activities and information
• Support teachers in the development of individualized methods of instruction
• Provide curriculum support and/or assist in the development of specialized accommodations
• Support mission and vision of Liberal Public Schools
• Nurtures positive relationships with special education staff, as well as all district staff
• Coordinate and adapt special education services and programs for the purpose of delivering services to meet the individual needs of each student
• IEP goal development and progress monitoring
• Supports teachers with paraprofessional needs
• Evaluate special education programs
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose to provide direction, communicate information, and gain feedback
• Test special education students of interim teachers (When Applicable)
• Assists and/or attends the presentations of professional learning opportunities provided by the district
• Assists in the planning of professional development for paraprofessionals in the special education department
• Continues personal and professional development for enhancement
• Other duties deemed necessary

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements