Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach

League School for Autism is an award-winning, year-round program dedicated to the education of children on the autism spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking an Instructional Coach. Annual starting salary range is $70K - $85K.

Basic Function:

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Educational Strategy, the Instructional Coach is responsible for supporting the growth, development, and effectiveness of education across the school.

Position Requirements:

• Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• MA licensure in Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, or a related area.
• MA Administrator License preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience working with autistic students or students with complex learning needs.
• Experience providing instructional coaching, teacher mentoring, or professional development preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety Care
• Valid Driver's License

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Training and Professional Learning:

• Collaborate with educational and administrative teams to support program development and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, facilitate, and maintain professional development and training materials related to instruction, curriculum, assessment, classroom management, communication supports, IEP development, data collection, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide workshops, coaching, implementation support, summer training, and new staff orientation.
• Partner with leadership teams to identify professional learning needs and support implementation of school wide initiatives.

Teacher Mentorship and

Coaching:

• Meet regularly with new and developing educators through the school's mentorship program.
• Provide classroom observations, coaching, modeling, feedback, and consultation to strengthen instructional practices and teacher effectiveness.
• Support teachers in developing and implementing IEPs, Quarterly Progress Reports, Re-evaluation Reports, assessments, and data-based decision making.
• Assist teachers in implementing evidence-based practices, instructional systems, communication supports, behavior supports, and data collection systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support teacher growth, instructional quality, and student outcomes.

Classroom Environment and Management Support:

• Support teachers in creating safe, structured, engaging, and student-centered learning environments.
• Provide coaching related to classroom organization, instructional routines, schedules, visual supports, work systems, transitions, reinforcement systems, and classroom management.
• Assist classroom teams in developing systems that increase student engagement, independence, consistency, and access to instruction.
• Collaborate with Educational Coordinators, BCBAs, clinicians, and classroom staff to identify and implement strategies that improve classroom functioning and learning environments.
• Support implementation of proactive behavior supports and evidence-based practices for autistic learners.

Teacher Licensure and Professional Growth:

• Support teachers pursuing Massachusetts licensure through SG&S requirements, waiver programs, alternative pathways, and other approved routes.
• Monitor licensure progress, maintain certification records, and connect staff with appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with Educational Coordinators and supervisors to support IPDPs and individualized professional growth plans.
• Participate in teacher recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.

Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Support:

• Collaborate with educational leadership and teachers to ensure curriculum, instructional resources, and learning platforms are accessible, evidence-based, and aligned with student needs.
• Provide training and coaching related to curriculum implementation and instructional best practices.
• Support curriculum review processes, implementation meetings, and ongoing instructional improvement efforts.
• Assist teachers in using assessment and student performance data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Support state assessment administration, including MCAS and MCAS-Alt requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educational leadership, clinical teams, residential leadership, and program administrators to support student success and program quality.
• Maintain a visible presence within classrooms and serve as a resource to teachers and instructional staff.
• Support implementation of the school's strategic plan and organizational priorities.
• Ensure services are delivered in a respectful, dignified, and person-centered manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Educational Strategy and Curriculum or Chief Operating Officer.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, other…