Instructional Coach

New Story; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join New Story Schools as an Instructional Coach, dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students with special needs. You will work collaboratively with teachers to implement effective instructional practices, support curriculum alignment, and facilitate professional development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks & Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Perks

Professional Development

Supportive Team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years teaching in a special education classroom.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be an experienced, high accomplished educator.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers through co-teaching, observation, dialogue, and lesson modeling.
• Deliver impactful professional development and guide school teams.
• Create and sustain digital-age learning environments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education

Current, valid PA Instructional II Special Education certification

Job description

Title: Instructional CoachLocation: Berwick, PA 18603
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-21 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as an Instructional Coach:

Establish a collaborative coaching approach that supports the implementation of research-based, student-centered instructional practices.

Assist teachers through co-teaching, observation, dialogue, and lesson modeling to promote reflective practice, improve instruction, and enhance student learning outcomes.

Support curriculum alignment by helping teachers plan and teach with core and subject area standards, adopted materials, and appropriate assessments.

Model inclusive, student-centered learning environments that are positive, engaging, and productive for all learners.

Provide non-evaluative mentoring and coaching that fosters teacher self-reflection, self-assessment, and long-term professional growth.

Deliver impactful professional development and guide school teams in evaluating the effectiveness of instructional practices and data-driven improvement planning.

Create and sustain digital-age learning environments and actively contribute to school-based learning communities while traveling to designated school sites as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education, or related field
• Current, valid PA Instructional II Special Education certification
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in a special education classroom
• Must be an experienced, high accomplished, and well-respected educator
• Must have the ability to efficiently manage several roles, and the skills needed to work one-on-one with teachers, as well as to oversee a wider staff development effort in the school
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in child’s educational program

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

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