Curriculum & Instruction Coach for Autism & ES

Green Tree School & Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Life/AD&D coverage

Job summary

Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia seeks a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist to provide non-evaluative coaching and curriculum support across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs. You’ll help educators strengthen evidence-based instruction, align curricula, and use data to inform decisions.

The role emphasizes modeling effective instructional strategies, adult learning, and collaboration with teachers, leaders, and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certificate.
• Three+ years of special education teaching experience; coaching or mentoring preferred.
• Knowledge of 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.

Skills

Coaching

Curriculum design

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Adult learning

Communication

Relationship-building

Professional writing

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Instructional technology

Curriculum software

Job description

Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia seeks a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist to provide non-evaluative coaching and curriculum support across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs. You’ll help educators strengthen evidence-based instruction, align curricula, and use data to inform decisions.

The role emphasizes modeling effective instructional strategies, adult learning, and collaboration with teachers, leaders, and families.