Instructional Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in special education.
• In-depth knowledge of IDEA, VDOE special education regulations, transition services, and FBA/BIP processes.
• Strong understanding of specially designed instruction, graduation requirements, and evidence-based behavioral supports.
• Knowledge of tools and practices for monitoring student attendance and implementing targeted interventions.
• Skills in data collection, analysis, and report preparation for instructional decision-making and state compliance.
• Ability to deliver effective professional development and coach adult learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with educators, families, and administrators.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in technology for data analysis, documentation, and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FBAs/BIPs, transition planning, attendance or graduation tracking, instructional coaching, or compliance monitoring.
• Familiarity with VDOE reporting systems such as SSWS and EdPlan Insight.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching to special education teachers, including modeling specially designed instruction and evidence-based practices.
• Support school staff in writing and monitoring measurable, compliant IEPs designed to support student success.
• Assist with developing compliant transition plans, including postsecondary goals, coordinated services, and graduation planning.
• Guide teams through Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) processes and support positive, data-driven behavior interventions.
• Monitor and analyze attendance and chronic absenteeism data for students with disabilities and collaborate with school teams on supports and interventions.
• Track graduation pathways and diploma options for students with disabilities, aligning them with IEP goals and state requirements.
• Review special education eligibility documentation and assist teams with assessments when appropriate.
• Train and consult with staff on behavioral data collection, escalation prevention strategies, and individualized BIP implementation.
• Monitor implementation of IEPs, BIPs, and instructional strategies in general education and alternative placements.
• Analyze student progress-monitoring data and help teams adjust instruction and services based on results.
• Collect and analyze data for local and state reporting and prepare reports and presentations for OEC and VDOE submissions.
• Design and deliver professional learning on instructional practices, compliance, behavior supports, transition planning, and data use.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align instructional supports with MTSS/VTSS and division-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between school teams and the Office of Exceptional Children.
• Perform other duties as assigned.