The Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach supports schools in implementing district special education practices and strengthening the delivery of specially designed instruction aligned to students’ IEPs. This role provides targeted, job-embedded support across multiple schools, focusing on improving instructional practices, monitoring fidelity, and building sustainable capacity to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Assists teachers and school teams with the implementation of the state standards, with a focus on specially designed instruction
• Works with teachers and school teams to improve classroom climate through the implementation of effective instructional practices and positive behavior support methods
• Conducts classroom learning walks to assess needs for targeted modeling, demonstration, and consultation with teachers and school teams, to guide support of instructional planning, delivery, and monitoring
• Supports schools in the use of data to determine the most effective student supports and programming
• Analyzes student test data and advises teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Recommends changes to current practices, approaches, methods, strategies, and assessments
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Collaborates with district and school level stakeholders, as appropriate, to address school and student needs
• Coordinates and conducts site-based professional learning activities
• Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
• Assists with development of instructional resources and guidance documents
• Participates in professional learning activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience within the last six years required
Founded in 1871, the Fulton County School System is one of the oldest and largest school districts in Georgia. With a focus on student achievement and a commitment to continual improvement, Fulton has earned a reputation as a premier school system. This long history of excellence is evidenced by the many state and national honors bestowed on Fulton's schools, staff and students.
