Special Education Field Coach

The Two Year Alternative Licensure Program is seeking Field Coaches to guide teacher candidates to meet the Colorado Teacher Standards at Maturing Professional Practice and secure their Colorado teaching license.

If you are a retired teacher, principal, assistant principal or instructional coach, this could be a great fit for you. Field Coaches review lesson plans, observe instruction at the school site, and follow up with constructive feedback to the teacher candidate. Over the teacher candidate’s first 18 months in the program, each Field Coach completes eight observations and offers ongoing support through phone, email, and in-person meetings throughout the time that the teacher is enrolled in the program.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The Two Year Alternative Licensure Program reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specific teaching area (Elementary, Secondary, Special Education), specific content area

• 3+ years of experience in a Special Education capacity

• $1,500 - $10,000 per year, depending on the field coach's caseload.
• Most Field Coaches work with 2-10 teachers per year.
• Mileage reimbursed at the current State rate.