Curriculum & Instruction Coach for Autism

Green Tree School; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Green Tree School in Philadelphia seeks a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist to provide non-evaluative, job-embedded coaching and curriculum support to teaching teams across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs.

You will 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certificate.
• 3+ years of SPED teaching; coaching/mentoring preferred.
• Knowledge of SPED regulations, IEPs, curriculum design, and evidence-based practices.
• Experience using formal and informal assessments to guide IEPs 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, and curriculum software.
• 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.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

IEP knowledge

Curriculum design

Data-driven instruction

Adult learner coaching

Relationship building

Communication skills

Office & curriculum software

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certificate

Clearances: Act 34, Act 151, Act 114

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Curriculum software

Instructional technology

Job description

Green Tree School in Philadelphia seeks a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist to provide non-evaluative, job-embedded coaching and curriculum support to teaching teams across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs.

You will 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.