Special Education Instructional Coach & PD Leader

Board of Education of Charles County; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County seeks a dedicated educator to lead special education services at the school level, ensuring compliance, instructional quality, and alignment with student needs. You will design and deliver professional development on IEPs, provide instructional coaching, and collaborate with families and district teams to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The role requires a Master's degree, strong leadership, and a track record of mentoring staff and guiding

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field.
• Advanced Professional Certificate with endorsement in Special Education or Dual Certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates expertise in co-teaching, differentiation, and RTI.
• Strong knowledge of special education compliance, including IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Proven leadership skills, including staff mentoring, leading collaborative teams, and effective stakeholder communication.
• Experience in planning and delivering professional development aligned with instructional best practices and district initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze student data and guide instructional decisions to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee special education services at the school level, ensuring compliance, instructional quality, and alignment with student needs.
• Design and deliver professional development and instructional coaching on IEP development, instructional strategies, and progress monitoring.
• Provide targeted instructional support for students with disabilities, including direct services and consultation on curriculum and accommodations.
• Maintain regular communication with families and stakeholders to support transparency and engagement in special education services.
• Participate in district-level meetings, trainings, and improvement efforts to align school-based practices with system-wide goals.

Skills

Special education expertise

Co-teaching & differentiation

RTI knowledge

IEP development & progress monitoring

Leadership & mentoring

Data-driven instruction

Education

Master's degree in appropriate field

Advanced Professional Certificate with endorsement in Special Education or Dual Certification

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County seeks a dedicated educator to lead special education services at the school level, ensuring compliance, instructional quality, and alignment with student needs. You will design and deliver professional development on IEPs, provide instructional coaching, and collaborate with families and district teams to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The role requires a Master's degree, strong leadership, and a track record of mentoring staff and guiding