What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach, Curriculum & Student Learning Specialist position at Cotting School?
The Instructional Coach, Curriculum & Student Learning Specialist is an experienced special educator who supports high-quality teaching and learning across the school. This position is ideal for a skilled classroom teacher who is looking to expand their impact beyond a single classroom while remaining closely connected to students, teachers, and the day-to-day work of teaching and learning.
Curriculum Responsibilities
Collaborate with administration and instructional staff to develop, evaluate, refine, and maintain curricular resources across the school.
Partner with instructional staff to develop and refine a comprehensive scope and sequence across curricular areas from preschool through post-high school.
Develop, organize, and curate the school's library/media center, including print and digital instructional resources, to support curriculum implementation, literacy development, and student and staff access to high-quality learning materials.
Coaching Responsibilities
Provide individualized instructional coaching through co-planning, co-teaching, lesson modeling, classroom observations, reflective feedback, and goal-setting conversations to foster continuous professional growth and strengthen instructional practice.
Support classroom teachers in implementing curriculum; planning, pacing, and differentiating instruction; designing engaging, standards-based lessons aligned with students' individualized learning needs and IEP goals; strengthening classroom management; and using assessment data and evidence-based practices to inform instructional decision-making.
Facilitate professional learning opportunities, including workshops, PLCs, and training sessions
Direct Student Support
Design and deliver individualized and small-group instruction that addresses students' unique academic, communication, and functional learning needs.
Use ongoing assessment data to tailor instruction, monitor student progress, and collaborate with classroom teams to maximize student achievement and independence.
Attend team meetings, case reviews, and other student planning meetings as required.
Assessment Responsibilities
Lead the school's alternate assessment process by developing and organizing resources, systems, timelines, and documentation; collaborating directly with teachers and students to collect work samples; providing coaching and ongoing support; and ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant completion of all assessment requirements.
Administer required state and local assessments, as appropriate.
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Salary : $62,000 - $72,000