Learning Support Instructional Coach

Rockdale County Public Schools; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County Public Schools invites applications for a Learning Support Instructional Coach. The role supports teachers and students with disabilities, aligning with the RCPS Cycle of Results to improve instructional and assessment practices.

The coach will assist with instructional planning, delivery, and implementing high-leverage practices across disciplines to ensure access to the general curriculum with appropriately designed instruction. Reports to the Director of Learning Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in special education preferred.
• Georgia Teaching Certificate with at least five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of high-leverage practices in special education.
• Experience with science-based, research-based, and evidence-based practices.
• Experience providing supplemental instruction and interventions for reading and math.
• Proven ability to lead professional learning for teachers and leaders.
• Strong content, instructional, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional planning and delivery support.
• Deliver specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.
• Apply high-leverage practices across all academic disciplines.
• Collaborate with teachers to align curriculum and assessments.

Skills

Special ed coaching

Reading & math interventions

Interpersonal skills

Instructional planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in special education (preferred)

Job description

• Position Type: Learning Support/ Special Education




• Date Posted: 10/12/2026




• Location: ROCKDALE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS




• Closing Date: 10/19/2026

TITLE: LEARNING SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

JOB GOAL: The coach will provide instructional support aligned with the Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Cycle of Results intended to inform and guide teachers of students with disabilities as they work to improve and enhance the continuum of instructional and assessment practices. Instructional coaches will provide support to ensure that students with disabilities access the general curriculum and receive specially designed instruction. The primary role of the coach is to provide instructional supports that assist with the following: (1) instructional planning and delivery, (2) specially designed instruction, (3) high leverage practices in special education, and (4) highly effective practices across all academic disciplines.

REPORTS TO: Director of Learning Support

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree is required. A master's degree in special education or a related field is preferred.


• A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate with a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience.


• An in-depth knowledge, skills, and ability to implement high-leverage practices in special education.


• Demonstrated success in teaching using science-based, research-based, and evidence-based practices.


• Experience in providing supplemental instruction and interventions for reading and math.


• Proven expertise in proving professional learning teachers and leaders.


• Must be proficient in subject-matter content, instructional techniques, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Physical demands – position requires significant walking, standing, and sitting; some kneeling and bending. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling will not normally exceed thirty (30) pounds, and will usually be ten (10) pounds.

See attached Job Description for full details.