Job Title: Special Education Instructional Coach 

Location: DuBois Integrity Academy

Reports To: Principal

Position Summary:
The Special Education Instructional Coach is responsible for strengthening the instructional capacity of special education teachers and improving outcomes for students with disabilities through collaborative coaching, professional development, compliance support, and data-driven instructional practices.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled special educator who can lead targeted professional development, facilitate collaborative planning, ensure IEP implementation fidelity, and execute structured coaching cycles. This individual will support both resource and inclusion teachers while partnering with general education staff to ensure high-quality, specially designed instruction (SDI) across all content areas.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Professional Development

  • Design and facilitate high-quality professional development focused on special education best practices, specially designed instruction (SDI), inclusion models, behavior supports, and differentiated instruction.

  • Provide ongoing instructional support aligned to school goals, district expectations, and IDEA requirements.

  • Train teachers on IEP development, goal writing, progress monitoring, and compliance procedures.

  • Stay current on federal, state, and district special education regulations and research-based instructional practices.

Instructional Planning & IEP Support

  • Conduct regular planning meetings with special education teachers to support lesson design, accommodations, modifications, and SDI implementation.

  • Support alignment between IEP goals and daily instruction.

  • Assist teachers in developing differentiated lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral disabilities, and other exceptionalities.

  • Collaborate with general education teachers to strengthen co-teaching models and inclusive practices.

  • Review IEPs and instructional plans to ensure fidelity of services and compliance with timelines.

Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring

  • Lead data meetings focused on IEP goal progress, benchmark assessments, formative assessments, and intervention data.

  • Support teachers in using student data to adjust instruction and implement targeted interventions.

  • Guide teachers in collecting and analyzing progress monitoring data to ensure measurable student growth.

  • Assist in developing action plans when students are not demonstrating adequate progress toward IEP goals.

Coaching Cycles

  • Execute structured coaching cycles with special education teachers and inclusion teams.

  • Conduct pre- and post-observation conferences focused on SDI delivery, accommodations, and instructional rigor.

  • Model lessons, co-teach, and provide actionable, compliance-aligned feedback.

  • Monitor the implementation of strategies and track coaching outcomes to ensure both teacher growth and improved student achievement.

Collaboration & Compliance

  • Serve as a resource for teachers regarding instruction, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), IEP compliance, documentation, and service delivery models.

  • Support preparation for IEP meetings and attend meetings as needed to ensure instructional alignment.

  • Promote a culture of collaboration between general education and special education staff.

  • Partner with administration to ensure school-wide alignment in MTSS, intervention systems, and inclusive practices.

  • Support onboarding and mentoring of new special education teachers.

 

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field (required or strongly preferred).

  • Valid Special Education certification.

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of successful special education teaching experience (elementary experience preferred; 4th and 5th grade experience a plus).

  • Demonstrated expertise in IEP development, progress monitoring, and compliance requirements.

  • Experience leading professional development and facilitating adult learning.

  • Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction, co-teaching models, behavior management strategies, and MTSS frameworks.

  • Experience implementing coaching cycles and providing direct instructional coaching.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret student data and compliance indicators.

 

 

Desired Skills & Competencies

  • Deep understanding of IDEA regulations and best practices in special education instruction.

  • Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with teachers, related service providers, and administrators.

  • Skilled in supporting inclusive classrooms and strengthening general education partnerships.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

  • Passion for advocating for students with disabilities and fostering teacher growth.

 

 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to:

Dr. LaQuitta Yusuf
Elementary Principal
📧 lyusuf@diak8.org

DuBois Integrity Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for both staff and students.

All employees are required to complete a criminal background check. DuBois Integrity Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.