Curriculum & Instructional Specialist
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
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About the role
Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia provides full-time, out-of-district programs for students with autism and emotional support needs. With integrated clinical, behavioral, and academic services, Green Tree School & Services empowers students to achieve independence while upholding values of safety, inclusion, and excellence. Explore how you can help transform lives and impact communities.
As a Curriculum & Instructional Specialist at Green Tree School, you will provide non-evaluative, job-embedded coaching and curriculum support to teaching teams across Autism, Emotional Support, and Verbal Behavior programs. You’ll 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.
What You’ll Need
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
- Valid Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certificate
- Three or more years of special education teaching experience; coaching or mentoring experience preferred
- Knowledge of special education regulations, 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
What You’ll Do
- 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
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks for select roles, plus paid holidays
- Access wellness benefits including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Grow professionally through tuition reimbursement, career-development programs, and leadership training
- Build your retirement savings with a 401(k), a 4% company match, and immediate vesting
- Choose from health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Receive free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Benefit from employer-provided life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account contributions
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Green Tree School & Services 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.
From Green Tree School & Services's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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