K-12 ELA​/Special Education Facilitator​/Coach NY

Position: K-12 ELA/Special Education Facilitator/Coach (New York, NY)
Location: New York

K-12 ELA/Special Education Facilitator/Coach (New York, NY)

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Who We Are

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life‑long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes.

Our

Values & Ultimate Goals

• Educators learn more than they would without us.
• Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income.
• Educators we serve say they love our approach and want to keep doing it to advance educational equity.
• Collaboration & Responsive Service.
• Resilient Solution‑Finding.
• Research & Learning With Humility.
• Accountable Excellence.
• Equity & Justice.

Type of Vacancy

Contractor (1099)

Start Date

January‑February 2026

Location

New York, NY

Compensation

Compensation includes paid training and onboarding. Lead group facilitation is compensated at $150/hour, lead 1:1 coaching is compensated at $110/hour, and preparation and follow‑up are compensated at $50/hour. Consultants can increase earning potential through our Facilitation Certification Program. Work hours are not guaranteed.

Areas of Expertise

Deep expertise in special education‑focused professional development, equitable instructional practice, and a strong record of delivering impactful 1:1 coaching and engaging group learning sessions for educators supporting diverse learners across grades K‑12.

About the Department

The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research‑based and learning assets tailored to partner needs.

About the Role

The Facilitator/Coach’s primary responsibility is to facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching for educators and school leaders, focusing on implementing high‑quality instructional materials and research‑based practices. With support from project team members, the role also involves:

• Designing and delivering professional development sessions and adjusting based on participant feedback.
• Providing tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning experiences for educators, both in‑person and virtually.
• Building collaborative, trusting relationships with educators and leaders to strengthen instructional capacity and improve student outcomes.
• Supporting data collection, reporting, and reflection processes to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives.

The role is an individual‑contributor‑level contractor position with no management responsibilities. Success requires strong collaboration, adaptability, instructional expertise, and a commitment to advancing excellent teaching and learning for all students.

Essential Qualifications – Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Deep experience coaching educators in grades K‑12 special education.
• Experience teaching or coaching HMH Into Reading and/or Into Literature curriculum.
• At least two (2) years of experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes.
• Experience supporting various levels of instruction across classroom settings.
• Strong background in instructional best practices.
• Experience designing professional development materials or serving as an instructional designer.
• Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in both virtual and in‑person settings.
• Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context.
• Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and supporting…