Instructional Coordinator- SSN Facility School
22 hours ago
Denver
Job Description Position: Instructional Coordinator- Significant Support Needs Salary: $64-$84k based on experience/education Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-4p Location: Laradon- 5100 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80216 Do you have a passion for supporting, developing and empowering individuals, particularly in the Intellectual and Developmental (IDD) population? Do you want to make a difference in an individual’s everyday life? Are you looking to work in a supportive, collaborative work environment with ample developmental opportunities? Position Purpose The Instructional Coordinator is a newly established leadership role designed to strengthen the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of instruction across the Laradon School. Serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) ages 5–21, this position bridges the gap between curriculum, data, and classroom practices. The Instructional Coordinator leads the school's tiered intervention framework — including Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) — ensuring that every student receives appropriately differentiated, evidence-based instruction aligned to their IEP goals and developmental needs. This role requires a deep understanding of how RTI/MTSS principles apply uniquely in a special education facility setting, where all students already receive specialized instruction and supports. The Instructional Coordinator helps teachers operationalize tiered support within that context — identifying students who need intensified intervention beyond their current programming, facilitating data-based decision making, and building staff instructional capacity across the school. No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following . . . Instructional leadership and curriculum oversight • Provide school-wide instructional leadership, supporting teachers in delivering high-quality, IEP-aligned instruction to students with IDD across the 5–21 age continuum, • Support the development, alignment, and review of curriculum, scope and sequence, and instructional units consistent with evidence-based practices for IDD, • Identify and promote use of research-based instructional strategies, including structured teaching, systematic instruction, task analysis, and universal design for learning (UDL), • Conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide constructive, non-evaluative instructional feedback to teachers, • Collaborate with related services providers (SLPs, OTs, Mental Health Providers, BCBAs) to ensure integrated, cohesive support for students, • Support teachers in differentiating instruction across diverse learner profiles including students with complex communication needs, multiple disabilities, and challenging behaviors, • RTI and MTSS Framework Design and implementation, • Lead the design, launch, and ongoing implementation of a school-wide RTI framework adapted for a special education facility setting, • Clearly define and communicate Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support levels within the context of a school where all students receive specialized instruction, • Develop and maintain a tiered support menu of evidence-based interventions appropriate for students with varying levels of IDD and co-occurring conditions, • Ensure MTSS practices are culturally responsive and consider the full complexity of each student's profile, including communication, motor, sensory, and behavioral needs, • Facilitate regular data team meetings to review student progress, adjust tier placement, and identify students requiring more or less intensive support, • Support teachers in selecting, administering, and interpreting formative and summative assessments appropriate for students with learning differences (including curriculum-based measures, observational data, and portfolio evidence), • Develop data dashboards, tracking systems, and reporting tools that make student progress visible and actionable for teachers and administrators, • Ensure data practices align with IDEA requirements, IEP goal monitoring, and annual review timelines, • Professional development and instructional coaching, • Design and deliver professional development on RTI/MTSS, data-based instruction, and evidence-based practices for diverse learners, • Provide job-embedded instructional coaching to teachers, including co-planning, modeling, and observation with feedback, • Partner with the Mentor Teacher to support new staff in understanding tiered supports and data practices, • Build staff capacity in using assessment tools, data systems, and intervention strategies specific to the school population, • Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on instructional improvement and student outcomes, • Administrative collaboration and compliance, • Partner with the Special Education Director to align instructional priorities with school improvement goals, • Assist in the development of the school improvement plan (SIP) with a focus on instruction and intervention outcomes, • Support compliance with IDEA, state special education regulations, and facility-specific policies as they relate to instruction and intervention, • Prepare reports and summaries for administration on school-wide instructional trends and MTSS outcomes, • Start Date: Negotiable, • Compensation: Salary of $64k - $84k; based upon work experience and education, • Safety Care: All school employees are required to provide physical behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire); may be subject to extensive aggressive and non-compliant behavior from special needs students., • 100% In Classroom Learning: As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative and team environment, our school employees must be physically present in the office to perform different job functions. Additionally, as a service provider, our instructional methods under our services model require the work to be performed on campus., • Pre-Employment: Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and CBI/FBI Federal background check., • Calendar: The Laradon School year is Aug – May and Extended School Year “ESY” June – Aug. There are 176 student contact days., • Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance short term disability, flexible spending and dependent care accounts (following 60 days), 401(k) + 4% match (following 60 days), tuition and certification reimbursement, growth, training and development opportunities, • Team: The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated Minimum qualifications • Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or closely related field, • Valid state special education certification/licensure, • Minimum 5 years of classroom teaching experience with students with IDD or significant disabilities, • Demonstrated knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks, including how to apply them in special education settings, • Experience with data-based decision making, progress monitoring, and formative assessment, • Strong understanding of IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring under IDEA, • Proven ability to lead adult learning and provide instructional coaching or professional development, • Preferred qualifications, • Experience in a facility school, residential treatment, or alternative educational setting, • Familiarity with applied behavior analysis (ABA), positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), and behavioral intervention planning, • Experience with AAC systems, visual supports, and communication-based instructional strategies, • Knowledge of evidence-based literacy and numeracy interventions appropriate for students with moderate-to-severe IDD, • Prior experience in a curriculum coordinator, instructional coach, or lead teacher role, • Coursework or certification in MTSS, instructional coaching, or educational leadership RTI / MTSS IN A SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITY SCHOOL The Instructional Coordinator must understand that RTI/MTSS in this setting looks different from a general education context. Key distinctions include: MTSS Concept Application in an IDD Facility School Tier 1 — Core Instruction High-quality, IEP-aligned, individualized instruction delivered in the specialized classroom; structured teaching, systematic instruction, UDL Tier 2 — Targeted Intervention Additional, more frequent small-group or 1:1 instruction targeting specific skill gaps (e.g., pre-academic skills, communication, functional academics) beyond base IEP programming Tier 3 — Intensive Support Highly individualized, data-driven intervention with increased frequency and specialist involvement; may trigger IEP revision or additional evaluation Progress Monitoring Ongoing, frequent data collection on IEP goal progress; observational data, curriculum-based measures adapted for IDD, portfolio evidence Data Teams Structured team meetings to review student data, adjust tier placement, and ensure intervention fidelity across classroom and therapy services CORE COMPETENCIES Instructional Expertise Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices for IDD across age ranges, communication levels, and disability profiles Data Fluency Ability to collect, interpret, and act on multiple data sources; communicates data clearly to teachers and staff Systems Thinking Able to design, implement, and refine school-wide frameworks; sees how curriculum, behavior, IEP, and instruction intersect Collaborative Leadership Builds trust with teachers, administrators, and specialists; leads through influence and relationship rather than authority Communication Clearly conveys instructional expectations, data findings, and intervention plans to diverse audiences including teachers, families, and administration Adaptability Thrives in a complex facility school environment; adjusts plans based on data, student needs, and shifting school priorities RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ROLES Role Relationship to Instructional Coordinator Principal / SpEd Director Direct supervisor; sets strategic priorities; IC supports implementation and brings data to leadership decisions Mentor Teacher Close partner; Mentor Teacher focuses on new staff onboarding and individual support; IC focuses on school-wide systems, curriculum, and data Classroom Teachers Primary partners; IC provides coaching, resources, data tools, and intervention support Paraprofessionals Supports consistent implementation of instructional and intervention strategies in the classroom Related Services (SLP, OT, PT, BCBA) Collaborates to integrate therapy goals into tiered instructional planning and shared data review Who we are . . . Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward. No matter what position you have at Laradon, you feel like part of the whole team. At Laradon, we want every employee to feel like a connected and valued member of our community, encouraged to reach out for the opportunities that inspire them and empowered to realize their greatest potential. Laradon Values . . . Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Accountable | Empowerment Powered by JazzHR TESJk1sDXu