What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach position at New Story School?
Title: Instructional Coach
Location: Regional Position for Central PA - based out of Harrisburg, PA
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.
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:
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Establish a collaborative coaching approach that supports the implementation of research-based, student-centered instructional practices.
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Assist teachers through co-teaching, observation, dialogue, and lesson modeling to promote reflective practice, improve instruction, and enhance student learning outcomes.
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Support curriculum alignment by helping teachers plan and teach with core and subject area standards, adopted materials, and appropriate assessments.
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Model inclusive, student-centered learning environments that are positive, engaging, and productive for all learners.
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Provide non-evaluative mentoring and coaching that fosters teacher self-reflection, self-assessment, and long-term professional growth.
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Deliver impactful professional development and guide school teams in evaluating the effectiveness of instructional practices and data-driven improvement planning.
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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!
