Instructional Coach, Curriculum & Student Learning Specialist

Instructional Coach, Curriculum & Student Learning Specialist

Cotting School Cotting School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5897323

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,000 to $72,000 Per Year

Special Education >
Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education >
Learning Disabled

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education >
Multiple Disabilities

• Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education, or comparable licensure with the ability to obtain Massachusetts licensure.
• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience, with significant experience working with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of special education instructional practices, IEP development and implementation, differentiation, and evidence‑based instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement standards‑based instruction that is appropriately individualized to meet students’ academic, communication, and functional learning needs.
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction, monitor student progress, and adjust teaching strategies.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, scope and sequence, instructional planning, and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback, build trusting relationships, and support the professional growth of colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and documentation requirements independently.
• Compensation based on experience
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Althea Ioakimidis
• 453 Concord Avenue
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
• Phone:
• Email: aioakimidis