Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of Full Bloom, provides K‑12 education services for students who need additional supports. SESI partners with school districts to run in‑district classrooms and standalone schools that meet academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs of special and alternative education students.

SESI partners with over 600 school districts nationwide and serves more than 7,000 students. We work to uncover the unique learner within each student, aiming to have a profound impact through growth, learning, and thriving as part of our team.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data‑driven, evidence‑based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s PBIS framework Case.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services and support. Monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

• Provide instructional coaching and staff development to certified staff.
• Mentor DSAP teachers and support them in professional development and compliance expectations.
• Offer targeted support to LTS teachers during vacancies or transitions.
• Provide real‑time feedback to Assistant Teachers and 1:1 instructional staff.
• Model effective instructional strategies with a focus on supporting LTS staff.
• Serve as lead teacher when a classroom vacancy exists, ensuring instructional plans are followed and student needs are met.
• Assist in lesson planning and delivery aligned with IEP goals and academic standards.
• Support administration of state and internal assessments.
• Assist with student performance data collection and analysis to inform instruction and IEP development.
• Collaborate with the School Director to complete ACI and SPC documentation and responsibilities.
• Monitor and promote instructional practices aligned with compliance expectations under state guidelines and outplacement policies.
• Provide instructional leadership at up to three school sites and work onsite each day per Regional Director‑approved schedule.
• Collaborate with school teams and leadership to strengthen instructional programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and service providers to support student achievement.
• Participate in team meetings, instructional leadership meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate regularly with the School Director regarding programmatic needs and progress.

• Master’s degree in special education required (valid 092 certification acceptable in lieu of an advanced degree).
• Valid teaching certification required.
• Experience supporting DSAP teachers preferred.
• Demonstrated success in instructional coaching or staff mentoring roles.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504).
• Experience with data‑driven instruction, assessment practices, and compliance documentation.

Starting from USD $60,000.00 per year.

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non‑verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well‑being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.