District-Wide Special Education Coaching Leader

Rantoul City School Dst 137; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 56,250 - 107,890; Full time

Job summary

Rantoul City Schools seeks a Special Education Instructional Coach to lead district-wide instructional coaching for SPED teachers and teams. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and high expectations across elementary and middle grades.

Required are a valid SPED license, endorsement, and a Master’s degree pursuit in related fields, with preferred experience in coaching and PD delivery to staff. This 200-day position reports to the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator License with Special Education Endorsement
• Pursuing or holding a Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field
• Experience as teacher-leader or coach preferred
• Experience teaching elementary and middle school special education preferred
• Experience with inclusion and co-teaching preferred
• Experience providing professional development for staff preferred
• Skills in designing specially designed instruction and using UDL and differentiation
• Experience analyzing student data to drive instructional decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to build a positive professional learning community

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership and support to improve performance of SPED teachers and paraprofessionals
• Coach teachers on curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional strategies
• Support data collection and progress monitoring for IEP goals
• Lead co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessing in SPED and general ed
• Facilitate professional development and use technology in differentiated instruction
• Develop scheduling plans to visit and support teachers
• Assist in coordinating and disseminating SPED information to staff, parents, and community

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Differentiation

Coaching

Inclusion

Education

Professional Educator License; Special Education Endorsement

Master's degree in Special Education

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

Rantoul City Schools seeks a Special Education Instructional Coach to lead district-wide instructional coaching for SPED teachers and teams. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and high expectations across elementary and middle grades.

Required are a valid SPED license, endorsement, and a Master’s degree pursuit in related fields, with preferred experience in coaching and PD delivery to staff. This 200-day position reports to the Director of Special Education.