Special Education Instructional Coach

LICENSED TEACHER VACANCY

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL COACH - DISTRICT WIDE

This position will focus primarily on supporting staff with effective strategies to meet the needs of students with Autism. The Instructional Coach will work on a collaborative team of coaches with various areas of expertise.

Candidates will be expected to provide professional development for staff, and to guide staff in the implementation of intervention and support strategies. A background working with students on the Autism spectrum is strongly preferred.

Starting Date:

July 26, 2024

New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation:

New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24 & 25, 2024

Experience:

District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year K-12 teaching experience up to 20 years.

Work Schedule:

192 contracted work days

Benefits:

This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental and vision), paid sick and personal leave and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.

Salary:

The minimum starting pay is $60,730/year and the maximum salary is $103,125/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years).

Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.

Qualifications and Expectations:

• BA/BS from accredited college or university in Special Education

• Strong applicants currently pursuing special education licensure through an approved program will be considered.

• Colorado Department of Education Special Education Generalist License

• Two to five years involved with school or district's special education affective needs programing

See attached job description for details about this position.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position will specifically support staff who are serving students on Extended Evidence Outcomes, especially those who are served in Significant Support Needs (SSN) programs district wide. Coaching will be provided to special education teachers, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Coaching and supports should focus on meaningful inclusion, as well as the planning and systematic implementation of effective instruction in both special education and general education settings for students with significant needs. This position will allow a skilled provider to expand their reach beyond a single caseload of students to have a positive impact on staff and students district wide through the development and delivery of targeted professional development and individual coaching. Opportunities for personal/professional growth are also available.

ABOUT DISTRICT 49

District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work and lead.

As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead.

As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.

EOE M/F/D/V

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:

1.Upload full and complete transcripts beginning with your Bachelors degree.

2.Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions.

3.Upload letter of introduction.

4.Upload 3 letters of recommendation.

5.Upload current resume.

6.Upload Colorado Department of Education issued teaching license.

The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.