Regional Special Education Coach - Dallas Fort Worth (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Regional Special Education Coach oversees instructional special education programming for assigned schools to support maximum student achievement. The role coaches campus leaders and staff, builds partnerships among regional support personnel, contracted services, and campuses, and supports effective implementation of IDEA’s special education instructional model. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and is based in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, with preference for candidates who live there or are willing to relocate. Regional travel is expected 3–4 days per week, with possible travel to IDEA training events or step-back sessions. The coach develops campus staff, supports data-informed instruction, promotes implementation of special education plans and accommodations, facilitates professional development, and coaches special education teachers and co-teachers toward mastery. The role also supports retention of special education staff. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, special education certification, and 2–3 years of experience working with students in special education. Candidates should have relevant assessment, curriculum, instructional coaching, and adult professional development knowledge, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and an LMS.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2–3 years of experience working with students in Special Education.
- Certification in Special Education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and an LMS.
- Knowledge of state assessments.
- Experience teaching special education students.
- Experience with curriculum for students with high-incidence disabilities.
- Knowledge of instructional best practices for the relevant content area.
- Instructional coaching knowledge, including coaching cycles and professional development aligned with the coaching model.
- Ability to develop adult professional development for virtual and in-person settings.
Nice To Haves
- Living in the Dallas–Fort Worth region or willingness to relocate.
Responsibilities
- Coach and develop campus staff to increase Special Education students’ STAAR/STAAR ALT Reading and Math performance by 10 percentage points.
- Coach and develop campus staff to read, analyze, and respond to Interim Assessment data and identify high-leverage next steps.
- Support campus staff in ensuring 100% of Special Education Plans are implemented with fidelity.
- Coach lead team members to hold staff accountable for implementing special education accommodations using instructional round and GET observation tools.
- Facilitate high-leverage professional development for Special Education teachers and leaders.
- Ensure Special Education teachers and co-teachers are coached toward mastery and rated on all strands of GET 1A and GET 1B using corresponding teacher pathways.
- Support 90% year-to-year retention of Special Education Coaches, RISE Special Education Teachers, and Special Education Teachers and Co-Teachers.
- Build collaborative partnerships among regional support personnel, external contracted services, and assigned campuses.
- Travel within the region as necessary, typically 3–4 days per week, and potentially to IDEA training events or step-back sessions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Generous vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- 403(b) plan.
- Performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
- Possible relocation stipend to defray moving costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
