What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach - Program for Exceptional Students position at Muscogee County Schools?
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POSITION TITLE: |
Academic Coach – Program for Exceptional Students |
FLSA: |
Exempt |
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SALARY: |
Teacher Salary Schedule |
WORK DAYS: |
190 |
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LOCATION: |
Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)/Program for Exceptional Students |
REPORTS TO: |
Executive Director of Program for Exceptional Students |
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The job of Academic Coach serves a critical role in supporting instructional excellence and student achievement within the school’s special education program. This position is established to coordinate professional development for staff, with a focus on inclusive and differentiated instructional strategies. The coach facilitates on-site training sessions tailored to the needs of special education students, serves as an integral member of the school’s design and management team, and provides model lessons to demonstrate effective teaching practices. Additionally, the coach supports teachers in identifying and securing resources aligned with the school improvement plan, monitors the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies, and guides continuous assessment practices to ensure all students—particularly those with special needs—are making measurable progress.
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REQUIREMENTS: |
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1. Educational Level: |
Bachelor degree in job related field |
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2. Certification/License: |
Valid Georgia Teacher certification required. |
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3. Experience: |
Three years successful teaching experience in a grade level served by the school. |
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4. Physical Activities: |
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities |
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5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: |
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies. Knowledge of child growth and development and knowledge of current effective teaching practices and the principles of data-driven decision-making and standards-based education.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours. |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
- Assists teachers in designing and implementing lesson plans and assessments that reflect the use of Best Practices and are correlated to the Georgia Performance Standards for the purpose of providing instruction that will increase academic achievement.
- Assists teachers in developing classroom management strategies that foster a climate conducive to academic achievement for students in all subgroups for the purpose of raising achievement and addressing the academic needs of all students.
- Assists teachers in securing appropriate resources for the purpose of implementing the School Improvement Plan.
- Assists teachers in using flexible grouping for the purpose of addressing academic deficiencies appropriately and providing opportunities to accelerate academic performance.
- Assists the school’s leadership team in monitoring the implementation of actions and strategies included in the School Improvement Plan for the purpose of assisting the school in meeting the identified goals.
- Guides and assists grade levels in the development of teaching units and common assessments for the purpose of gathering data that will be used to target specific content areas.
- Guides teachers in the implementation of the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) along with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) and maintains a data file of teachers at the school who have participated in GPS and CCGPS training to include the dates and core subjects in which they received training for the purpose of monitoring Professional Learning.
- Keeps current on information related to School Improvement which is published on the GaDOE website for the purpose of providing instruction that is supported by research-based practices.
- Leads the school in providing extended time on task for students who do not meet GPS for the purpose of increasing academic performance, and meeting or exceeding the standards.
- Monitors the delivery of instruction to students in all subgroups within the school for the purpose of helping the school make adequate yearly progress.
- Provides assistance to teachers in analyzing test data and student work for the purpose of planning instruction that targets identified needs.
- Provides model lessons for teachers in academic areas for the purpose of identifying effective instructional practices.
- Works closely with the principal in planning, implementing, and assessing reform efforts at the school for the purpose of creating a learning environment that supports academic achievement for all students.
- Works with the school’s leadership team for the purpose of developing and implementing a staff development plan that identifies professional development needs.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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