Instructional Support Specialist

The Instructional Coach will work in a school-based setting and will be responsible for promoting an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for assessing organizational instructional needs and then planning and delivering professional development accordingly, in such a way that will result in growth in student outcomes.  An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and is committed to student success. The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for specialized instruction and leadership.

Instructional Coaches are responsible for conducting themselves professionally and in accordance with all HR Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Desert Choice Schools/LEARN Behavioral Employee Manual.    

The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement via.

• Teacher Capacity Building:  The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity, and their understanding of specially designed instructional practices and special education policy and procedures.
• Collaborative Teaming:  All instructional coaches work collaboratively with the Intern Teachers, Certified Teachers, Site Administrator, Lead Teacher, Program Specialists and Directors to ensure org wide instructional integrity.
• Reflective Adult Learning:  Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed; and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern related to instructional integrity.
• Evidence-Based Practice:  The Instructional Coach is responsible for promoting high-quality, evidence-based instructional practices in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers.

• Education: MA Degree

• 2 years of leadership experience specifically supporting adult learning

• 4 years of experience teaching students with specialized needs

• Dual certification preferred (General Education and Special Education)

• ADE K-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education Certification required

• Fingerprint Clearance Card

• First Aide/CPR

• Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others.
• Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Active listening skills: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking:  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies:  Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Social Perceptiveness:  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work:  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Essential Behaviors

• Leadership: A willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Partnership: Excels in working with others in all situations.
• Integrity: Models ethical behavior for colleagues.
• Excellence: Continuously strives for excellence in their work
• Client-Centered: Constantly mindful of our mission to help children.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time.

Ready to make a difference in a student’s life? Apply today.

Desert Choice Schools/LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

LEARN Academy - Arizona, a division of the Learn Behavioral, are certified K -12 Private Day Schools, approved by the Arizona Department of Education, to provide Special Education Services. LEARN Academy – Arizona is also an approved provider for the delivery of Alternative Education and Alternative to Suspension programs.

LEARN Academy - Arizona utilizes highly structured systems of Positive Behavior Support, treating the whole child across all developmental domains.  These programs are largely guided by evidence-based practices for social-emotional regulation and academic success.   LEARN Academy - Arizona staff are trained in a unique program specific methodology that assists students with building and maintaining skills that promote functional independence across all developmental domains.