Specialized Instructional Coach (Speech and Language Therapist BCBA)

Chester County Intermediate Unit; East Caln Township (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Specialized Instructional Coach (Speech and Language Therapist BCBA) to lead and support the implementation of evidence-based practices across schools. You will coach staff in ABA and Verbal Behavior strategies, model best practices, and guide data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to improve student outcomes, develop skill-building plans, and provide consult notes and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or Communications Sciences and Disorders required
• PDE Speech & Language Pathologist Instructional Certification required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in implementation of ABA; Verbal behavior experience preferred
• BCBA Certification or in process of completing requirements preferred
• Master's degree preferred for advanced practice

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead consultant to professionals and staff at designated sites, providing guidance and support for successful implementation of specialized instructional strategies
• Develop and implement capacity-building strategies with staff, identifying skill gaps and modeling new practices
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to staff on implementing evidence-based practices
• Use data-driven insights to adjust instructional approaches and outcomes
• Prepare written summaries/consult notes for stakeholders based on observations and data analyses
• Conduct program site reviews to assess strengths and needs through documents, interviews, and observations
• Lead training sessions and professional development focused on ABA and VB
• Provide resources and materials to administrators, staff, assistants, and parents on evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with other coaches and educators to foster a cohesive learning environment
• Present findings at district, state, or national levels on effective approaches
• Pursue trainings to develop advanced skills for implementation of practices
• Train staff in telepractice (training and ongoing support)
• Motivate teams to expand ABA techniques across classrooms and programs
• Support teams with complex student cases
• Assist teams with documentation development including IEP writing, data collection, FBA/PBSP, and programming
• Assist administrators and teachers in development of new and existing special education classrooms

Skills

ABA implementation

Verbal behavior

Staff coaching

Data-driven decisions

Public speaking/training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or Communications Sciences and Disorders

PDE Speech & Language Pathologist Instructional Certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Specialized Instructional Coach (Speech and Language Therapist BCBA) JobID: 4638

• Position Type: Educational Specialist Position/ Speech Language Therapist
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026

We currently have a vacancy as a Specialized InstructionalCoach (Speech and Language Therapist BCBA) within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

Summary of Position:

The role of the Instructional Coach is to build capacity, knowledge base, and skills so that professional and support staff can implement evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) for the Analysis of Language strategies, at an independent and advanced level. The Specialized Instructional Coach serves in a lead consultative role to the professional and support staff at their designated site(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead consultant to professional and support staff at designated site(s) by offering guidance, recommendations, and support to ensure the successful implementation of specialized instructional strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies to build the capacity of professional and support staff by collaborating with staff to identify areas for skill development, creating plans for skill development, modeling skills, and monitoring and providing feedback to staff.
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to help staff improve their skills in implementing evidence-based practices.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and adjustments to instructional approaches.
• Provide written summaries/consult notes to the appropriate stakeholders based on classroom observation, consultation in quantitative data and in observational terms.
• Conduct program site reviews to assess the strengths and needs of a program through reviewing documents, interviewing staff, and conducting direct observations.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and professional development activities focused on evidence-based practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB).
• Provide resource/reference materials as needed to administration, professional staff, instructional assistants, and parents on evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with other instructional coaches, educators, and specialists to foster a supportive and cohesive learning environment.
• Present posters / and/or lecture at district, state and national levels on effective approaches based on research and practice.
• Pursue/explore and attend trainings that will allow further development of advanced skills related to implementation of effective instructional practices.
• Train staff in implementing telepractice (direct training as well as on-going consultation and support).
• Motivate teams to expand or further implement ABA techniques within classrooms, and program wide.
• Support teams on difficult/ complex student cases
• Assist teams developing skills related to documentation to include IEP writing, data collection, FBA/PBSP, and programing.
• Assist administrators, and teachers in development of new and existing special education classrooms.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, or Communication Sciences and Disorders required, Masters preferred
• PDESpeech & Language Pathologist Instructional Certification required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in implementation of ABA (Verbal behavior experience, preferred)
• BCBA Certification or in process of completing requirements preferred

Professional Certifications REQUIRED:

• Active and valid PDE Speech & Language Pathologist instructional certificate required

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 194 days/yr; 7.5 hrs/day for your 1st year, 191 days/yr; for your second year; 190 day/yr. for your third year and on.

Location:

IU Countywide, based on the greatest need at time of hire.

Salary 2026-27 School Year:

$62,155 to $89,730 - Instructional I Certification

$64,834 to $93,324 - Instructional II Certification

$69,353 to $101,911 - Master's Degree

$72,740 to $105,924 - Master's +15

$74,415 to $107,845 - Masters + 30

*Placement on salary schedule based on previous experience

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 2:33:05 PM CST.

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