Curriculum & Instructional Specialist

About the role

As a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist at Green Tree School, you will provide non-evaluative, job-embedded coaching and curriculum support to teaching teams across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs. You’ll help educators strengthen evidence-based instruction, align academic and social-skills curricula, use student data effectively, and create meaningful learning experiences for students with complex needs.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certificate
• Three or more years of special education teaching experience; coaching or mentoring experience preferred
• Knowledge of special education regulations, IEP requirements, curriculum design, and evidence-based instructional practices
• Experience using formal and informal assessments to guide instructional plans, IEPs, behavior intervention plans, and progress monitoring
• Ability to model effective instructional strategies and support adult learners
• Strong relationship-building, organization, communication, and professional writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, instructional technology, and curriculum software
• Valid Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and team-based coaching through structured cycles that include pre-conferencing, observation or modeling, debriefing, and follow-up
• Design and facilitate professional development aligned with school goals, student IEPs, and evidence-based practices
• Lead Professional Learning Community cycles focused on collaboration, student-data review, and shared instructional planning
• Support teachers with curriculum mapping, unit planning, formative assessment, progress monitoring, and data-driven instructional decisions
• Align reading, writing, and math instruction with social-skills learning, functional communication, self-regulation, and behavioral competencies
• Support consistent curriculum, instructional materials, and assessment practices across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs
• Help teachers select and implement instructional strategies and interventions based on individual student needs
• Mentor new teachers and collaborate with educational leaders, specialists, related service providers, families, and external partners
• Support school-wide testing procedures, staff preparation, and the use of assessment results in instructional planning
• Maintain coaching logs, monitor program implementation, and provide written updates on instructional effectiveness

Benefits

• Paid time off and extra paid school breaks for select roles, plus paid holidays
• Wellness benefits including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career-development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Free, confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Employer-provided life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account contributions