Elizabeth Lee Black School - Instructional Coach - Barber National Institute

The Elizabeth Lee Black School - Instructional Coachposition focuses on training teaching staff using school-based teaching methods and behavior management techniques.  

Responsibilities:

• Maintain specific training curriculum for mentoring and coaching.
• Conduct on-going research regarding best practices for students with multiple disabilities/developmental disabilities/low incidence etc.
• Train and support ELBS staff in acquiring the critical programmatic skills necessary to deliver high quality services to students with developmental disabilities.
• Attend pre-IEP and classroom meetings and review findings with APS Educational Coordinator.
• Accurately maintain the Critical Skills Competency Record for each teacher.
• Schedule training sessions for new teachers and existing teaching staff during the instructional day and after the instructional day.
• Recommend training sessions, and present training sessions during ELBS in-services.
• Conduct weekly new teacher meetings.
• Consult with APS Education Coordinator on teacher probationary and annual reviews.
• Substitute as Special Education teacher of record in classrooms via program needs.
• Assist as back-up ELBS representative at IEP meetings and for PASA.
• Assist with training and completion of School Function Assessment.
• Coordinate with new teachers on Lesson plans, IEP development, PA alterative standards, MAGs & STOs.
• Train new teachers on ELBS curriculum & assessments.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. A minimum of five years’ teaching experience working in the field of Special Education; Coaching is preferred. Master’s level education and supervisory experience is preferred. Instructional experience in educational leadership, low incidence population and curriculum development are preferred.
• Must have knowledge of learning methods, excellent interpersonal skills and possess a strong presentation style. Mentor teachers/coaches must provide feedback but also encourage, recognize and praise professional growth.
• Must be willing to travel off-site.
• Valid driver’s license
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• PA Dept. of Education FBI clearance required

Perks with a Purpose
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.

Healthcare
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Free Delta Dental Coverage
• Free Davis Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Financial Well-being
• 401K and 403B Retirement Savings options
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts
Life & Family Support
• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential, and behavioral health programs.