Special Education Coach, District (January 2027 Start Date)

Greeley • Greeley, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Coach primarily works with staff and students in the Significant Support Needs (SSN) program. The role supports staff in implementing effective special education programs and services, communicates with staff, students, and parents, and uses knowledge of community resources to support students and families. The coach provides professional development and monitors and supports implementation of district systems, policies, and procedures.

This is a 1.0 FTE exempt position for the 2026–2027 school year, with a 186-day contract and a January 2027 start date. Salary placement on the Certified Salary schedule depends on education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees may receive credit for up to ten years of qualifying contractual or work experience, subject to verification. The position reports to the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in a related field.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Understanding of and effective practice in special education programs and services.
• Knowledge of community resources as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field.
• Bilingual ability.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification; this can be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, affective, and behavioral interventions tailored to students’ needs, including individual, group, and systems-based strategies.
• Collaborate on academic, instructional, and behavioral strategies for students with disabilities and support improved collaboration between special education staff and general education teachers.
• Provide staff with research-based curriculum, instruction, and intervention ideas and resources.
• Model strategies for staff working with students.
• Collect data to plan and implement interventions, including functional behavioral assessments and the creation or revision of behavior support plans.
• Collect data to guide academic instructional strategies, including support and consultation on the Response to Intervention process.
• Help design classroom management procedures and strategies for students with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection and analysis, collaborative teaming, and focus on student outcomes.
• Network with community agencies to help students and families navigate community resources.
• Provide ongoing training for school support staff to promote effective programming for students with disabilities.
• Supervise, coach, train, and support paraprofessionals serving students with disabilities.
• Provide administrative intervention aligned with district-adopted programming for students with disabilities.
• Consult with site leadership on appropriate preventative and remedial services for students with disabilities.
• Assist in implementing instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and immediately upon hire.
• Paid leave opportunities for certified staff, including sick and discretionary leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level