Instructional Coach

Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching and Staff Development
• Mentor DSAP teachers and ensure they are supported in their professional development and compliance expectations.
• Offer targeted support to LTS teachers to ensure instructional consistency during vacancies or transitions.
• Provide real-time feedback and support to Assistant Teachers (ATs) and 1:1 instructional staff.
• Instructively cover and ensure continuity in classrooms when vacancies exist, following instructional plans and meeting student needs.
• Assist in lesson planning and delivery aligned with individualized education program (IEP) goals and academic standards.
• Assist with student performance data collection and analysis to inform instruction and IEP development.
• Ensure compliance with state guidelines and outplacement policies by monitoring and promoting instructional practices.
• Support instructional leadership at up to three school sites, collaborating with school teams and leadership to strengthen instructional programs and ensure regulatory and programmatic compliance.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and service providers to support student achievement.
• Communicate regularly with the School Director regarding programmatic needs and progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education required (valid teaching certification in lieu of an advanced degree).
• Valid teaching certification required.
• Demonstrated success in instructional coaching or staff mentoring roles.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504).
• Experience with data-driven instruction, assessment practices, and compliance documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Overview

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

Pay

USD $45,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.