Special Education Academic Coach II

We are seeking a Special Education Academic Coach II to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction.

The Special Education Academic Coach II is responsible for ensuring that students with diverse needs have access to our general education curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers by working with individual students with mild/moderate behavioral or academic needs on a one-to-one basis
• 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 using provided templates/resources
• 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

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

• Building relationships
• Communication, both written and oral
• Ability to evaluate alternatives
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen and motivate
• Teamwork
• Create plans and goal set

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:

• Experience in a school/learning environment preferred
• Experience with ABA strategies preferred and/or
• Experience with student medical needs preferred