EC SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Rowan-Salisbury School System; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,950; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Salisbury, North Carolina is seeking an EC Specially Designed Instructional Coach to support K-12 staff in implementing specially designed instruction. Responsibilities include providing embedded professional development, coaching teachers, and analyzing student data to improve educational outcomes. The ideal candidate should hold a valid NC Teacher License in Special Education and have extensive classroom experience. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from $41,000 to $55,950 per year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NC Teacher License in Special Education.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Strong experience in specially designed instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support for IEP goals.
• Guide teachers in data collection and instructional planning.
• Collaborate with district staff for effective instruction.

Skills

Valid NC Teacher License in Special Education

5+ years successful classroom experience

Strong organizational skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Ability to provide coaching and feedback

Experience in delivering effective professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in Special Education preferred

Job description

EC SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Exceptional Children - Salisbury, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5411233

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Specially Designed Instructional Coach will support K-12 staff in the implementation of Rowan-Salisbury School System's Exceptional Children's Department and the implementation of specially designed instruction. The Coach will work directly with teachers to provide on‑going embedded professional development, classroom‑based demonstrations, collaborative and one‑on‑one feedback with support. The Coach will focus on enhancing teachers' ability to integrate specially designed instruction with content that builds students' sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. The Coach will work with district‑based staff, administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret data, and use it to guide instructional decisions.

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children

Qualifications

• Valid NC Teacher License in the area of Special Education
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Master's degree in Special Education preferred
• 5+ years proven successful classroom experience
• Deep knowledge of specially designed instruction in the areas of literacy, mathematics, executive functioning and daily living skills
• Solid interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share research‑based instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring and coaching
• Experience in delivering effective professional development
• Ability to create and conduct customized professional development
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to provide coaching, modeling and feedback

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, classroom‑based support to implement specially designed instruction on IEP goals. This will include but is not limited to:
  • Development, implementation and leading of research‑based professional development opportunities focused on specially designed instruction within content
  • Coaching, modeling and providing feedback for best teaching practices through demonstration lessons
  • Coaching and implementation of co‑teaching of specially designed instruction
• Guide teachers to collect and analyze data, as well as, develop instructional plans in response to identified student needs
• Collaborate with District EC staff to design, implement, and assess effectiveness of specially designed instruction
• Other duties and responsibilities as identified by the district administration in support of the Rowan‑Salisbury School System's Strategic Plan

Term of Employment: 10 months

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $41,000 to $55,950 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Ashley Lemley , Director of Talent Acquisition
• 500 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA
• Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]