What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach - Students w/ Disablities position at Perry Local Schools?
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POSITION LOCATION START DATE REQUIREMENTS
Instructional Coach Perry High School August 2026 Current ODEW teaching license
Students with Disabilities *2 year position* *Does not need to be an
Monday - Friday (Funded through a Grant) intervention specialist *
Full time teaching position
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Provides teaching-learning leadership and staff support for the continuous
improvement of student performance in reading, writing, communication and content
area achievement.
Minimum · Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
Qualifications: · Ability to evaluate instructional practices, use student assessment data to guide
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging
· Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal
- Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some
assignments.
Essential 1. Provides leadership for the collaborative implementation of specially
designed
Functions: instruction for students with disabilities. Facilitates the development of quality
program improvements. Acts as a focused catalyst to help teachers utilize best
practices in lesson design and classroom delivery.
- Fosters an ethos of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability at all system levels.
and the community.
- Monitors state standards/guidelines, school improvement priorities and research-based
continuous improvement plans, evidence-based teaching/learning practices, positive
school environments, etc.).
- Helps develop of a unified curricular vision for the special education program.
the curriculum. Helps staff understand program format, components and instructional
delivery methods/strategies.
- Works with staff to develop high quality standards-based curriculum guides/courses of
- Provides high quality professional development programs that increase staff
variety of strategies to help teachers improve pupil management, organizational and
instructional skills (e.g., coaching, communities of practice, consultation, lesson study,
mentoring, etc.).
- Uses longitudinal analysis of test results to identify emerging student needs,
master expected skills.
- Helps staff use timely tangible student data to make informed decisions that support
- Helps staff identify specific teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources
performance objectives.
- Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity,
self-reliance skills.
- Supports teachers to connect Evaluation Team Report information to the Individualized
- Maintains educational resource materials that support learning activities.
- Prepares regular written program performance reports. Develops program
recommendations (e.g., resource deployment, staffing, scheduling, training, etc.).
2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public
image.
· Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio
Educators.
· Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative
- Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
- Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with
- Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic
- Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information
· Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
- Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
- Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
- Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues
tactfully.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
· Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
· Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
5. Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors
manage risks.
· Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student
supervision.
- Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment
laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or
neglect.
- Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
· Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable
workplace safety
Conditions: regulations, health laws and district protocols, if duties involve any the following
- Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
- Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical
hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or
slippery/uneven surfaces.
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
- Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
- Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling,
- Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
- Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
- Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
- Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.
The Perry Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document
identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible
work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy,
administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.
External Applicants: https://www.applitrack.com/perrylocal/onlineapp/
DATE OF NOTICE: May 8, 2026
FILING DEADLINE: May 22, 2026