Specially Designed Instructional Coordinator

Grade: Educational Grade 5 (EG-5). Salary is based on the district’s salary schedule, with adjustments for education, experience, and years of creditable service. For details, review the Salary Schedule for EG-5. Comprehensive benefits information is available on the Compensation and Benefits website.

About the role

The Specially Designed Instructional Coordinator serves as a guide and resource for educators to effectively implement specially designed instruction across the district. This role emphasizes coaching, supporting, and mentoring teachers in the use of evidence-based strategies and curriculum to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The Coordinator works collaboratively with school teams and district leadership to ensure compliance, promote instructional fidelity, and enhance student achievement. This position is grant-funded; continuation is contingent on the availability of grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors teachers in implementing specially designed instruction
• Develops and delivers professional development for teachers and support staff
• Monitors the fidelity of specially designed instruction implementation across the district
• Supports alignment of instruction with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and district goals
• Analyzes student performance data to guide instructional coaching and targeted support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Three (3) years of experience in special education, including implementation of specially designed instruction
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or providing professional development
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in Special Education (required at hire)
• Valid Driver’s License (required)
• Familiarity with federal and state special education laws and regulations

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of specially designed instruction and evidence-based practices for students with disabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Proficient in technology tools for education and data management
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with educators
• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform coaching and instructional decisions
• Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, and techniques
• Ability to manage both up and down and create buy-in from individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.