Instructional Coach

At The Spire School, we provide therapeutic education for college-bound students in grades 6–12. Guided by values of wellness, resilience, and individualized support, we empower students to overcome challenges and reach their potential. Join our team and make an impact that lasts.

The Instructional Coach serves as a teacher leader who partners with educators to strengthen instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and foster continuous professional growth across our middle and high school programs.

The ideal candidate has successful experience working with middle and high school students with diverse learning, executive functioning, and social-emotional needs and is passionate about supporting teachers through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning. This position works closely with school leadership, teachers, clinicians, and related service providers to strengthen curriculum, assessment, instructional practices, and special education programming while promoting a collaborative culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need

• Connecticut certification in Special Education, Reading, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a special education setting

• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, instructional coaching, differentiated instruction, and educational assessment

• Strong knowledge of Connecticut special education regulations, IEP development, and progress monitoring

• Experience with Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) or other trauma-informed, relationship-based practices

What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers through classroom observations, feedback, collaborative planning, and job-embedded coaching

• Design and facilitate engaging professional development focused on evidence-based instructional practices, assessment, executive functioning, and special education

• Support curriculum development, instructional planning, and implementation of school-wide academic initiatives

• Coordinate and support the administration of school-wide assessments and assist teachers in using student data to inform instruction and monitor progress

• Support teachers in developing high-quality educational documentation, including progress monitoring, IEPs, and instructional planning

• Collaborate with administration on school improvement initiatives, accreditation efforts, and instructional decision-making.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, admissions processes, and student support planning.

• Lead instructional planning and professional learning during August Professional Development and throughout the school year.

• Stay current with research-based instructional practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

The Spire School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.