Instructional Coach

New Story Schools; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Life & disability benefits

Job summary

New Story Schools in Reading, PA seeks a dedicated Special Education coach to support teachers through coaching, modeling, and co‑teaching. You will align instruction with standards and assessments while fostering inclusive, student‑centered classrooms.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in special education with Pennsylvania certification and experience mentoring educators. This role offers generous benefits, professional growth, and a collaborative school leadership environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Curriculum alignment

Standards-based instruction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or related field

Job description

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.

What You’ll Need

• 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

What You’ll Do

• 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

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both 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

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].