General Education Instructional Coach

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Overview

Genesee Lake Schoolis currently seeking aGeneral Education Instructional Coachto join their Education Leadership team!!

The Instructional Coach will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and effective learning environments. The IC will contribute to the increase of student learning by fostering instructional excellence throughout the building. They will also engage in the delivery of professional development, including observing teachers, coaching and modeling instructional and assessment strategies, and providing feedback that ensures effective instruction and student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Mentors all new and provisional teachers, including conducting regularly scheduled meetings to review progress, assist and oversee curriculum development, and complete observations.
• Reports progress and keeps in communication with the educational leadership team regarding new and provisional teacher development.
• Coaching all teachers towards becoming highly effective educators and case managers in planning and preparation outcomes.
• Keeps record of and communicates progress towards planning and preparation outcomes.
• Conducts thorough observations and delivers tailored coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback that aligns with school-specific expectations, ensuring planning and preparation outcomes.
• Based on observations and evaluations, identify and provide opportunities for professional growth.
• Ensures that an equitable multi-level system of positive behavior intervention supports and plans are implemented and aligned with MyPath therapeutic models.
• Coordinate and facilitate incident debriefs with Education Staff
• Coordinate and Facilitate Collaborative Problem Solving Meetings with Education Staff, Case Coordinators, and Therapeutic Support Specialists
• Provides relevant and timely feedback and goal setting.
• Leads and provides (as assigned) individualized education through co-planning and/or co-teaching and engages students in active learning. Ensures that classroom environment and lessons are conducive to students’ development of independence, competence and sense of self-worth.
• Assists teachers and support staff in using research-based instructional and learning strategies and content specific, differentiated instruction including assisting teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing instruction.
• Creates an environment of trust and respect that promotes teacher engagement in a student-centered coaching model, builds a collaborative learning environment, and fosters a culture of continuous professional growth within the school.
• Reviews and becomes familiar with all educational history material on each incoming student, including current academic goals, safety plans, and is flexible to meet changing student needs.
• Reads student reports, records, memos, ect. to remain updated on treatment and overall organizational information.
• Applies knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and precedents in the monitoring of IEP compliance for all students; assures each student has an updated IEP in the Student Information System.

GLS CAMPUS SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:

• Collaborates with Instructional Coaches across MyPath.
• Supports Student Services Coordinator in classroom structures and moves.
• Oversees Pioneer Creation Station ensuring students and staff have access to tools and technology.
• Participates in the leadership of the MyPath Teach Committee.
• Support Educator Effectiveness through Danielson’s Formative Assessments.
• With support of the learning coordinator, implement coaching meetings including recurring Care Connect Support meetings with teachers to address student-related issues, plan interventions, and discuss instructional strategies.
• Engage in Curriculum workgroup and Power Standards Workgroup.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Educationrequired
• Regular Education Licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instructionrequired.Special Education licensure with capability for dual licensure will also be considered
• 3 years of teaching experience
• Completion of Instructional Coaching Professional Development.
• Ability and willingness to implement approved de-escalation and intervention techniques as in-serviced by GLS

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Schedule:Monday- Friday;Year Round/Non-Contract
• Salary: Base of $65k annually; based on level of Education and Experience
• Location:Oconomowoc, WI @ Genesee Lake School
• Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Packages; Life Insurance
• Generous PTO package
• Tuition Assistance program for further professional development
• Student Loan Paydown Program 
• Short-term/long-term disability
• Retirement Package: We are an Employee Owned Company & will be automatically enrolled in our stock program after one year of employment. In addition, we also have an employee 401(k) program. ​

Join an Education Leadership team supporting a school system that truly provides the individualized attention that is essential for students having significant special needs!

Additional Information

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.