Description
We are seeking a Special Education Academic Coach I to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction.
The Special Education Academic Coach I is responsible for ensuring that students with diverse needs have access to our general education curriculum. Special Education Academic Coaches are essential to maintaining our low student-teacher ratio and ensuring all students get the individualized attention requisite for success.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences
- Assist with tutorial activities working with an individual or group of students who may have learning differences
- Monitor student progress and provide input for evaluation and parent conference upon request
- Establish rapport and meaningful relationships with referred students to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships
- Perform clerical support duties including typing, completing documents, forms, record, correspondence; which may include note taking for students
Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED and
+ An Associate's degree (or higher) or + 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university or + Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness).
- Experience in a school/learning environment preferred
- Building relationships
- Communication, both written and oral
- Ability to evaluate alternatives
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and motivate
- Teamwork
- Create plans and goal set