TEACHER ASSIGNED VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 43 INSTRUCTIONAL COACH CITYWIDE ACADEMIC CAREER AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS  2026 2027

(Subject To Budget Availability)

Position:

Instructional Coach, Citywide Academic, Career, and Essential Skills & Inclusion Programs

(One Year Position)

Location:

City-Wide Position

Eligibility:

• Licensed, appointed, and tenured Special Education Teacher.
• External candidates with demonstrated expertise in supporting or delivering academic instruction to students with intellectual disabilities or multiple disabilities and/or expertise in inclusive practices will also be considered.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in special education or a related service area: speech, school psychology, or social work.
• Minimum of five (5) years of satisfactory experience working with students with disabilities, including students with intellectual disabilities and/or students participating in New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).
• Experience supporting inclusive instructional practices and access to grade-level curriculum for students with disabilities, including those in Inclusion settings.
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development for educators serving students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of IEP development and implementation, including ensuring alignment to student strengths, needs, and postsecondary outcomes.
• Experience supporting specially designed instruction (SDI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and curriculum adaptations/modifications.
• Evidence of building strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, families, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across central offices, district teams, and school-based staff.
• Knowledge of New York State laws and New York City policies related to special education and inclusive programming.
• Knowledge of NYC Public Schools programs serving students with intellectual disabilities, including ACES and Inclusion models.
• Experience partnering with families to support understanding of inclusion pathways and post-secondary outcomes.
• Experience supporting students transitioning from District 75 programs to community schools, including developing student independence plans with school stakeholders from D75 and D1-32 school teams.
• Preferred: experience in work-based learning (WBL), transition planning, or programs that promote independence and postsecondary readiness.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director of ACES Programs, Special Education Office in the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning, the Instructional Coach will:

• Provide professional development and on-site coaching to schools implementing ACES programming and Inclusion models.
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction that ensures access to grade-level curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities or multiple disabilities, including those in  Inclusion settings.
• Provide training and coaching on specially designed instruction (SDI), curriculum modifications, and inclusive instructional practices.
• Support schools in the implementation of transition-focused programming, including college and career readiness, independence, and work-based learning experiences.
• Guide school teams in the development and implementation of high-quality IEPs aligned to student needs and long-term outcomes.
• Collaborate with school leadership and classroom teams to strengthen inclusive practices and program implementation.
• Montior and support fidelity to the ACES and Inclusion models, ensuring alignment with program expectations and student goals.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities, including citywide trainings, workshops, and communities of practice.
• Support program fidelity by monitoring implementation and providing targeted coaching and feedback to school teams.
• Provide consultation to schools on supporting students with complex learning needs, including students in inclusive settings.
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings, program planning, and cross-office initiatives.
• Attend relevant professional development, trainings, and conferences as required.

Salary                        

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

Work Schedule::      

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM   

Application:      

Please apply in writing expressing your interest and qualifications including copies of you

teaching credential, resume, and file number by July 8, 2026, to:

Bianca Carrion, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

bcarrion3@schools.nyc.gov