Instructional Coach

About the role

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story. As the Instructional Coach at New Story Schools, you will strengthen teaching practice through collaborative, student-centered coaching. Your work builds educator capacity, promotes high-quality instruction, and supports positive outcomes for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers using observation, modeling, dialogue, and co-teaching practices
• Support alignment of instruction with standards, curriculum, and assessments
• Promote inclusive, engaging, student-centered learning environments
• Provide professional development to increase educator effectiveness
• Collaborate with school leaders to analyze data and support improvement planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a related field
• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional II Special Education certification
• Experience supporting instructional practice through coaching or mentoring
• Strong knowledge of standards-based instruction and curriculum alignment
• Ability to build trust through non-evaluative, collaborative relationships

Benefits

• 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