K-12 Special Education Instructional Quality Coach

Unlimited Instruction, LLC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is seeking an Instructional Quality Specialist (K-12 - Special Education) to observe UI instructors in K-12 settings, provide actionable feedback, and develop coaching plans with school districts to improve instructional practice.

You will conduct on-site observations, coach instructors on pedagogy, and ensure compliance with IEPs and state standards while coordinating with Instructor Support Specialists and school partners to drive program quality and student

Qualifications

• Instructional design and delivery experience in the K-12 setting.
• Strong understanding of individual education plans (IEPs), including modifications and accommodations and their connection to student goals and objectives, and ensuring students in special education programs receive the appropriate support documented in their IEPs
• Administrative experience to include knowledge of and experience completing the teacher observation cycle
• Understanding of collaborative and direct coaching models
• Deep knowledge of instructional pedagogies, methodologies, and assessment practices
• Familiarity with state accreditation standards
• Effective oral and written communication skills, particularly in providing constructive instructional feedback
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build coaching relationships with educators
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple observation cycles simultaneously
• Strong ability to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site formal observations of UI instructors within K-12 classroom/instructional settings
• Provide detailed instructional feedback to UI instructors on teaching practices, lesson delivery, classroom management, and pedagogical approaches
• Develop and implement Collaborative Instructional Coaching Plans for UI instructors and/or school district employees to improve instructional practice
• Conduct pre-observation conferences to discuss lesson objectives and post-observation conferences to provide constructive feedback
• Serve as the primary instructional coach and pedagogical resource for all UI instructors
• Collaborate with Instructor Support Specialists to implement instructional coaching cycles
• Complete required documentation for school visits, including observation notes and recommended action items for improvement in instructional design and delivery
• Partner with Instructor Support Specialists to provide instructors with research-based, pedagogically sound solutions to academic and/or behavioral issues
• Function as the expert resource in the areas of special education, individualized education programs, instructional pedagogy, assessment practices, and classroom management for UI instructors
• Guide instructors on implementing instructional best practices, the instructional cycle, social-emotional learning strategies, and behavior management techniques
• Respond to instructor requests for instructional guidance and pedagogical support
• Create and deliver training and professional development sessions for UI instructors and/or school district employees focused on instructional excellence, data analysis, supporting special populations, and other topics as needed
• Design professional development that addresses instructional pedagogies, methodologies, and evidence-based teaching practices
• Facilitate ongoing professional learning opportunities to build instructor capacity in content delivery and student engagement
• Tailor training content to align with state accreditation standards and district instructional expectations
• Analyze student performance data in classrooms led by UI instructors to identify instructional trends and opportunities for improvement to ensure special education compliance and advance student achievement
• Make data-informed recommendations for changes within the instructional setting to advance student achievement and collaborate with Instructor Support Specialists to implement changes
• Help instructors use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate instruction
• Monitor instructional quality trends across the program and recommend systemic improvements that include the role of the Instructor Quality Specialist in implementing change
• Document and immediately report any safety or compliance concerns shared by instructors
• Ensure instructors understand and follow school and district policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Monitor program compliance with contractual requirements and UI policies
• Communicate and meet with Instructor Support Specialists to ensure instructors receive comprehensive support and receive insights that may inform instructional coaching strategies
• Communicate and meet with supervisor to provide updates on instructor performance, potential issues with program implementation, changes in instructor assignments that impact program quality, and any concerns including those received from school administration and staff
• Partner with Instructor Support Specialists to monitor the quality of program implementation on an ongoing basis with a focus on progress toward intended outcomes
• Complete quarterly campus visits to examine program quality based on established success measures and provide actionable feedback and recommendations on all campus-based aspects of program implementation
• Maintain a positive rapport with school administration and staff
• Attend customer meetings to provide instructional expertise and discuss teaching quality
• Align instructional support with school administration’s instructional goals and expectations
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Instructional design

Coaching

Observation

K-12 education

IEP knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is seeking an Instructional Quality Specialist (K-12 - Special Education) to observe UI instructors in K-12 settings, provide actionable feedback, and develop coaching plans with school districts to improve instructional practice.

You will conduct on-site observations, coach instructors on pedagogy, and ensure compliance with IEPs and state standards while coordinating with Instructor Support Specialists and school partners to drive program quality and student