Curriculum & Instructional Specialist

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