Educational Administrator -Special Education

Educational Administrator (K-12)-Special Education

Responsibilities

Formal Observation & Instructional Coaching

Perform on-site formal observations of UI instructors within K-12 classroom/instructional settings

Provide detailed instructional feedback to UI instructors on teaching practices, lesson delivery, classroom management, and pedagogical approaches

Develop and implement Collaborative Instructional Coaching Plans for UI instructors and/or school district employees to improve instructional practice

Conduct pre-observation conferences to discuss lesson objectives and post-observation conferences to provide constructive feedback

Serve as the primary instructional coach and pedagogical resource for all UI instructors

Collaborate with Instructor Support Specialists to implement instructional coaching cycles

Complete required documentation for school visits, including observation notes and recommended action items for improvement in instructional design and delivery

Instructional Problem-Solving & Support

Partner with Instructor Support Specialists to provide instructors with research-based, pedagogically sound solutions to academic and/or behavioral issues that arise during instruction

Function as the expert resource in the areas of special education, individualized education programs, instructional pedagogy, assessment practices, and classroom management for UI instructors

Guide instructors on implementing instructional best practices, the instructional cycle, social-emotional learning strategies, and behavior management techniques

Respond to instructor requests for instructional guidance and pedagogical support

Professional Development & Training

Create and deliver training and professional development sessions for UI instructors and/or school district employees focused on instructional excellence, data analysis, supporting special populations, and other topics as needed

Design professional development that addresses instructional pedagogies, methodologies, and evidence-based teaching practices

Facilitate ongoing professional learning opportunities to build instructor capacity in content delivery and student engagement

Tailor training content to align with state accreditation standards and district instructional expectations

Data Analysis & Instructional Improvement

Analyze student performance data in classrooms led by UI instructors to identify instructional trends and opportunities for improvement to ensure special education compliance and advance student achievement

Make data-informed recommendations for changes within the instructional setting to advance student achievement and collaborate with Instructor Support Specialists to implement changes

Help instructors use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate instruction

Monitor instructional quality trends across the program and recommend systemic improvements that include the role of the Instructor Quality Specialist in implementing change

Compliance & Safety

Document and immediately report any safety or compliance concerns shared by instructors

Ensure instructors understand and follow school and district policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Monitor program compliance with contractual requirements and UI policies

Collaborative Communication

Communicate and meet with Instructor Support Specialists to ensure instructors receive comprehensive support and receive insights that may inform instructional coaching strategies

Communicate and meet with supervisor to provide updates on instructor performance, potential issues with program implementation, changes in instructor assignments that impact program quality, and any concerns including those received from school administration and staff

Program Quality

Partner with Instructor Support Specialists to monitor the quality of program implementation on an ongoing basis with a focus on progress toward intended outcomes

Complete quarterly campus visits to examine program quality based on established success measures and provide actionable feedback and recommendations on all campus-based aspects of program implementation

School Partnerships

Maintain a positive rapport with school administration and staff

Attend customer meetings to provide instructional expertise and discuss teaching quality

Align instructional support with school administration's instructional goals and expectations

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who possesses:

Instructional design and delivery experience in the K-12 setting

Strong understanding of individual education plans (IEPs), including modifications and accommodations and their connection to student goals and objectives, and ensuring students in special education programs receive the appropriate support documented in their IEPs

Administrative experience to include knowledge of and experience completing the teacher observation cycle

Understanding of collaborative and direct coaching models

Deep knowledge of instructional pedagogies, methodologies, and assessment practices

Familiarity with state accreditation standards

Effective oral and written communication skills, particularly in providing constructive instructional feedback

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build coaching relationships with educators

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace)

Excellent time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary

The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple observation cycles simultaneously

Strong ability to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team

Compensation

$65 Hourly

EEO Statement

University Instructors is an equal opportunity employer