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 include:
- Assisting with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences
- Assisting with tutorial activities working with an individual or group of students who may have learning differences
- Monitoring student progress and providing input for evaluation and parent conference upon request
- Establishing rapport and meaningful relationships with referred students to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships
- Performing clerical support duties including typing, completing documents, forms, records, correspondence; which may include note taking for students
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
- Creating plans and goal setting
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 is preferred.
This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week. This position does not initially qualify for benefits.