Special Education Curriculum Lead & Teacher Coach

St. Joesph’s Villa; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Coordinator at VEC leads curriculum development and instructional practices to meet diverse special education needs. This role provides training and supervision to teachers while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with each student’s IEP.

Collaborating with Behavior Analysts and IAEPs, you will support IEP meetings, guide transitional and vocational services, and evaluate instructional methods for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education with Virginia license (developmental disabilities endorsement).
• 3–5 years of teaching experience with relevant student populations.
• Strong knowledge of IEP development and special education regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and internet-based research.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum research, design, and implementation for VEC.
• Provide coaching and feedback to teachers through lesson plan reviews, classroom observations, and professional development.
• Support integration of technology into instructional practices.
• Collaborate with Behavior Analysts to ensure effective implementation of IEPs and IAEPs.
• Serve as an administrative representative during IEP meetings and ensure all requirements are met.
• Guide transitional and vocational services to prepare students for success beyond the classroom.
• Track and evaluate emerging instructional practices and recommend adoption of innovative approaches.
• Develop and deliver in-service trainings to enhance instructional quality.
• Evaluate instructional effectiveness and provide structured feedback for continuous improvement.
• Participate in staff meetings, after-school programs, and community engagement activities that support the Villa’s mission.

Skills

Curriculum design

Coaching teachers

Technology integration

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Virginia teaching license with developmental disabilities endorsement

3-5 years teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet research

Job description

The Education Coordinator at VEC leads curriculum development and instructional practices to meet diverse special education needs. This role provides training and supervision to teachers while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with each student’s IEP.

Collaborating with Behavior Analysts and IAEPs, you will support IEP meetings, guide transitional and vocational services, and evaluate instructional methods for continuous improvement.