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Harlem Children's Zone

Special Education Coach

New York, NY · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

The Special Education Coach requires the organization and administration of special education and related services to students with disabilities. The SPED Coach will ensure that educational services ...

Harlem Children's Zone

Special Education Coach

New York, NY · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

The Special Education Coach requires the organization and administration of special education and related services to students with disabilities. The SPED Coach will ensure that educational services ...

Upbring

Education Coach

Wharton, TX

Collaborate with special programs, mental health professionals, and teaching staff to identify children with disabilities through the screening and referral process, ensuring appropriate ...

Upbring

Education Coach

Pearland, TX

Collaborate with special programs, mental health professionals, and teaching staff to identify children with disabilities through the screening and referral process, ensuring appropriate ...

Upbring

Education Coach

Wharton, TX · On-site

Collaborate with special programs, mental health professionals, and teaching staff to identify children with disabilities through the screening and referral process, ensuring appropriate ...

Upbring

Education Coach

Pearland, TX · On-site

Collaborate with special programs, mental health professionals, and teaching staff to identify children with disabilities through the screening and referral process, ensuring appropriate ...

Upbring

Education Coach

Lubbock, TX

Collaborate with special programs, mental health professionals, and teaching staff to identify children with disabilities through the screening and referral process, ensuring appropriate ...

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What is a special education coach?

A Special Education Coach is an educational professional who supports teachers, staff, and sometimes families in implementing effective strategies for students with special needs. They provide guidance on individualized education plans (IEPs), instructional methods, classroom management, and legal compliance. Special Education Coaches also offer professional development, observe classrooms, and give feedback to help create inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.

How does a special education coach support teachers and staff in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs)?

A Special Education Coach collaborates closely with teachers and support staff to ensure that IEPs are implemented effectively in the classroom. They provide guidance on instructional strategies, model best practices for differentiation, and help troubleshoot challenges that arise when adapting curriculum or managing diverse needs. Regular coaching sessions, classroom observations, and feedback are common ways they support ongoing professional growth. This collaborative approach helps build teacher confidence and improves student outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a special education coach?

To thrive as a Special Education Coach, you need a background in special education, instructional strategies, and often a relevant teaching credential or advanced degree. Familiarity with individualized education program (IEP) software, data analysis tools, and evidence-based intervention systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help coaches support teachers and advocate for diverse learners. These competencies are crucial for ensuring educators receive effective guidance and students with disabilities achieve optimal educational outcomes.

What is the difference between Special Education Coach vs Special Education Teacher?

AspectSpecial Education CoachSpecial Education Teacher
CredentialsState certification or licensure in special educationState certification or licensure in special education
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with teachers, provides coaching and supportDirectly teaches students with disabilities in classrooms
Employer & IndustrySchools, districts, educational support organizationsSchools, districts, special education programs

Special Education Coaches focus on supporting and training teachers to improve instructional strategies, while Special Education Teachers work directly with students with disabilities. Both roles require similar certifications and often operate within the same educational settings, but their primary responsibilities differ: coaching versus classroom instruction.

How to become a special education coach?

To become a special education coach, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, along with teaching certification and experience working with students with special needs. Additional training in special education strategies and behavior management is often required, and some roles may prefer or require a master's degree or specialized certifications. Strong communication, collaboration skills, and knowledge of individualized education programs (IEPs) are essential for success in this role.
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Special Education Coach

Harlem Children's Zone

New York, NY • On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

When students enter HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students-from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals-is aimed at fulfilling that promise.
We are seeking a Special Education Coach. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.
The Special Education Coach requires the organization and administration of special education and related services to students with disabilities. The SPED Coach will ensure that educational services are provided in accordance with local and state regulations. The SPED Coach will be evaluated and observed by the Director of Special Education and English as a New Language (ENL).
Requirements
The essential functions for the Special Education Coach are as follows:
  • Provide support in the delivery of services based on the scholars' needs and strengths.
  • Provide all families with ongoing communication about their children's needs and the support available to them.
  • Ensure that all special education services are delivered with fidelity to meet the compliance requirements as a minimum threshold.
  • Responsible for delivering high quality professional development opportunities for teachers and related service providers.
  • All special education teachers and all providers will be held accountable for their responsibilities.
  • All principals and school teams will receive ongoing communication about relevant policies and protocols that require their input or action.

Responsibilities:
  • Support and align with the District Leadership in their vision for special education at Promise Academy.
  • Oversee academic and behavior Response to Intervention (RTI) processes with school teams.
  • Manages enrollment processes for most critical scholars.
  • Monitors accountability for all roles, systems, and processes related to special education.
  • Monitors communication with families to promote or enhance outreach to engage families.
  • Trains and supports General Education and Special Education Teachers with developing and writing robust Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student including appropriate narratives and goals for the following school year.
  • Manage the progress report process, including ensuring all progress reports are completed on time.
  • Oversee completion of IEPs including making sure all IEPs are completed in SESIS prior to IEP meetings.
  • Communicates with the Committee of Special Education, teachers, and parents to schedule and facilitate IEP meetings, making sure all staff and families are informed about IEP meetings, outcomes, and related next steps.
  • Coordinates and supports teachers, in planning groups and individually, on using a multi-sensory approach to designing and delivering appropriate lesson plans and preparing accessible and differentiated materials to teach students both individually and in small groups.
  • Trains and supports Special Education Teachers on utilizing appropriate data collection methods to write and develop lesson plans, annual assessments and quarterly progress reports for each student.
  • Facilitate special education team meetings and team communication ensuring that all team members are clear on expectations and receive consistent levels of support.
  • Observe and provide feedback to learning specialists with a focus on their individual professional development.
  • Conduct targeted professional development/workshops to address and respond to teachers' needs.
  • Organize and facilitate parent meetings to provide regular updates and support with evaluations and processes.
  • Plan events to celebrate scholars' progress and growth.
  • Create opportunities to recognize the work of special education teachers and related service providers.
  • Collaborate with special education related staff including, but not limited to, related service providers (on staff and contracted), counselors, social workers, school psychologist, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Ability to support an inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Familiarity with Common Core standards and evidence-based approaches for differentiation in the classroom.
  • Knowledge of best practices in Response to Interventions to meet students' social and emotional needs.
  • Knowledge of adult learning styles and best practices for coaching and providing feedback.
  • Ability to develop respectful professional relationships, build trust with teachers.
  • Cultural competency and ability to navigate and promote sensitivity with issues of race, disability and equity.
  • Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals across multiple departments and organizations.
  • Experience coordinating and delivering professional development for a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Skilled multi-tasker and excellent time manager; ability to effectively achieve multiple goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Passion and urgency for the critical role of special education for improving the lives of students and families.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Google Drive.

Type of Education Required:
  • Master's Degree required in Education or a related field
  • NYS Professional certification in Special Education required
  • Type of experience and number of years:
    • Experience (2-5 years minimum) working in or with an urban education system managing special education services
    • Special education teaching experience (3-5 years minimum)
    • Experience providing coaching and technical assistance to peer and non-peer audiences

Benefits
To achieve these exceptional outcomes, we hire the best and brightest educators and administrators and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. We believe they earn it and deserve it.
Our exceptional benefits include:
  • Highly competitive base salaries
  • Up to $30,000 Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Career advancement
  • No-cost health insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Wellness discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Financial wellness perks
  • Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more).

The salary range for this position is $123,000-$133,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants can also submit a cover letter and resume to promisecareers@hcz.org. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.

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