Special Education Teacher - School Instructional Coach 26-27

Syracuse City School District • Syracuse, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a Special Education School Instructional Coach to work district-wide. This role will collaborate directly with identified schools to implement high-quality, research-based practices in literacy, behavioral supports, and specially designed instruction to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The coach will provide professional development, coaching, and consultation. This position is considered a Unit 1 Teacher on Special Assignment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, School Psychology, Reading or Speech and Language - OR - Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, School Psychology, Reading or Speech and Language WITH a Master’s degree in education and/or educational administration
• Five years of direct teaching or related service experience with students with disabilities at the elementary or secondary level in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of research-based practices in the areas of literacy instruction, behavioral supports and interventions and specially-designed (special education) instructional practices
• Knowledge of NYS requirements for Special Education
• Experience in providing high-quality professional development
• Experience in implementing school improvement initiatives, consistent with research-based implementation practices
• Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance

Nice To Haves

• Training and/or experience with Culturally Relevant Education

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and review of instructional practices utilizing RSE-TASC Walk-Through Tool and Quality Indicator Review & Resource Guides.
• Conduct an analysis of data relating to results for students with disabilities to identify areas for instructional review and improvement.
• Develop upfront agreements with districts/schools to establish commitment levels for improving instructional programs and practices for students with disabilities.
• Document professional development and support to be provided directly by the school improvement specialist on the NYSED required Quality Improvement Process (QIP) plan.
• Provide high-quality professional development to the school district to improve instructional programs and practices district-wide.
• Ensure systems of progress monitoring are established and progress is documented.
• Review and revise the QIP as necessary to ensure systemic change is occurring.
• Communicate with the NYSED SEQA office on issues and concerns in their work with identified school districts.
• Submit each QIP to NYSED.
• Participate in NYSED directed professional development and statewide meetings as required by NYSED.
• Participate in workgroups as established by NYSED, including workgroups to develop, review and revise Quality Indicator Review and Resource Guides.
• Provide reports of work accountability in the time periods and format required by NYSED.

Benefits

• Compensation is based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the Unit 1 contractual agreement and ranges from $59,499-$102,037 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Teachers may also have the opportunity to participate in our Summer School Programs, which are compensated at an hourly rate of $45.00.

What This Job Offers

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