Supervisor of Instruction-Special Populations

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools (GCS) seeks a Supervisor of Instruction (Special Populations) to lead inclusive academic excellence across its 5-school network.

The role ensures alignment of instruction, co-teaching, interventions, and data-driven supports for scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is required; master's in special education or ESL preferred.
• Tennessee teaching license with SPED and/or ESL endorsement.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience with students with disabilities and/or multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership across a 5-school network with inclusive practices and co-teaching.
• Observe classrooms, conduct walkthroughs, and give actionable feedback.
• Lead RTI and small group instruction structures for school leaders to implement with fidelity.
• Deliver professional development and coaching on differentiated instruction, co-teaching, and interventions.
• Build and maintain network-wide data monitoring for subgroup performance and progress.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's in special education or ESL

Job description

Job Description: Supervisor of Instruction- Special Populations Position Overview Title Scholar Support Supervisor of Instruction (Special Populations) Organization Gestalt Community Schools (GCS), 5-school network Reports to Director of Scholar Support Works closely with Math and ELA Supervisors of Instruction, Scholar Support Supervisor, ESL Coordinator, Compliance Administrator, school leaders Status Full-time, 12-month (confirm) Start date Summer 2027 The Scholar Support Supervisor of Instruction leads a shared vision for inclusive academic excellence across all GCS schools. This person makes sure every academic component that drives success for scholars works together: instruction, co‑teaching, inclusive practices, interventions, assessment, professional development, and collaborative support systems. The goal is expanding equitable access to grade-level instruction and stronger instructional coherence among all programs to improve outcomes for scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners and scholars requiring additional academic supports.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Leadership Lead a network-wide framework for inclusive instruction and co‑teaching, with clear expectations, instructional look‑fors, and collaborative planning structures. Observe classrooms, conduct walkthroughs, and give actionable feedback using the instructional rubrics and walkthrough look‑fors. Partner with Director of Scholar Support, Supervisors of Instruction and Scholar Support Supervisor to align supporting scholars with individualized programs Lead the network framework for Response to Intervention and small group instruction, with clear structures and expectations for school leaders to implement and execute with fidelity. Teacher Development Deliver professional development and coaching cycles on differentiated instruction, co‑teaching, and intervention practices for building instructional coherence. Intervention and Data Systems Work with the Compliance Administrator to build and maintain a network‑wide data monitoring system for subgroup performance, intervention effectiveness, growth, and achievement gaps. Analyze progress‑monitoring and benchmark data and lead data-driven improvement cycles with schools. Align instructional supports, intervention systems, and progress‑monitoring practices with Math and ELA Supervisors, the Scholar Support Supervisor, and the ESL Coordinator.

Requirements Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; master's in special education or ESL and licensed in educational leadership preferred. Valid Tennessee teaching license with special education and/or ESL endorsement At least 5 years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities and/or multilingual learners Experience coaching teachers or leading professional development Working knowledge of IDEA, IEP/ILP processes, RTI², and co‑teaching models Competencies Communication: Calm under pressure; writes and speaks clearly and concisely; responds promptly to schools and partners. Relationship building: Builds cooperative working relationships; listens to understand; motivates and guides others to improve programs. Project management: Plans, organizes, and prioritizes well; attends to detail; analyzes qualitative and quantitative data for insight; welcomes feedback; thinks strategically and communicates the big picture.

Mission and core values: Driven by our mission of creating citizens who are college, career, and community ready. Embodies GCS core values of Innovation, Humility, Community, Zeal, and Achievement, and acts as a steward of culture.