Special Education Instructional Coach

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job : 5780980

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Coach

District: Rantoul City School District 137

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,250 to $107,890 per year

Starting date:
August 12, 2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $56,250.00 (0 Years of experience with Bachelors Degree)

Maximum Starting Salary: $ (33 Years of experience with Masters Degree plus 60 additional hours)

Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons, just to get started:

• Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
• Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class).
• Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers all to support you and your students.

Reports to: Director of Special Education Coach/Inclusion Facilitator

The Special Education Instructional Coach/Inclusion Facilitator is charged with the following responsibilities:

• Improving teaching and learning
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships
• Leading with integrity and professionalism
• Creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations

• Possesses a valid Professional Educator License;
  Special Education Endorsement
• Possesses or is pursuing a Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in a teacher‑leader or coaching role preferred
• Previous experience teaching both elementary and middle school special education preferred
• Previous experience with and commitment to inclusion and co‑teaching
• Previous experience providing Professional Development for staff preferred
• Special interest/skills related to providing specially designed instruction in the general education setting
• Expertise and experience utilizing both Universal Design for Learning and differentiation in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all students
• Expertise and experience in analyzing student data in order to drive instructional decision making
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Expertise and experience implementing best teaching practices for students with various disabilities
• Basic skills in technology
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a positive professional community of adult learners
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

• Provide instructional leadership and support to improve performance of special education teachers and paraprofessionals
• Coach and assist teachers with curriculum development, classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment of student performance and all aspects of professional development in multiple content areas
• Improve teachers' content, management and instructional strategies to better address the needs of all students in a positive environment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and use of instructional strategies for working with the diverse needs of students in multiple content areas
• Demonstrate a commitment to meaningful inclusion for all students through strategic support and guidance that improves academic, behavioral and social emotional outcomes for students with disabilities
• Provide explicit guidance on specially designed instruction, co‑planning, co‑teaching and co‑assessing for both special education and general education teachers
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Develop effective scheduling plans to visit and support each teacher during the year
• Facilitate collaborative co‑planning discussions with co‑teaching partners
• Assist special education teachers in data collection and progress monitoring
• Provide special education teachers and teaching assistants with strategies and activities that address IEP goals and assist IEP students in meeting Illinois Learning Standards
• Participate in IEP meetings and annual…