As the Instructional Coach at New Story Schools, you will strengthen teaching practice through collaborative, student-centered coaching. Your work builds educator capacity, promotes high-quality instruction, and supports positive outcomes for all learners.

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

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.

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 [email protected].

About the company

New Story Schools (PA) provides a full range of education and therapeutic services for children and young adults with special needs. Its programs integrate schooling and therapies to meet each learner's specific needs, supporting their achievement, growth, and development. The approach centers on individualized plans within a continuous continuum of care, combining academic programming with therapeutic supports to help students progress toward their goals. The school differentiates itself by offering an integrated mix of education and therapy tailored to each student, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, enabling families to access coordinated services in one place. The goal is to empower students to reach their highest potential.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pikesville, Maryland

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

April 2025 Kutztown opened as New Story's 16th Pennsylvania campus.
April 2025 Circleville and Toledo expansions add classrooms, gyms, and therapy spaces.
July 2026 Northampton sold Moore Elementary to New Story LLC for $3.4 million.

What critics are saying

Berea and Toledo remain conditionally approved as charter schools on August 11, 2026.
New Story relies on district placements; funding fights in Pennsylvania threaten enrollment contracts.
A restraint-or-FAPE lawsuit would cripple trust, trigger hearings, and freeze district referrals.

What makes New Story Schools (PA) unique

New Story runs 75 schools and clinics across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and New Jersey.
PA schools are state-licensed, small-class, therapeutic placements for students ages 5-21.
Its district-partnership model embeds ABA, speech, counseling, and behavior support together.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support

Company News

PR Newswire

Apr 16th, 2025

New Story Schools Expands Presence In Ohio With New Location In Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Story Schools, a leading provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with autism and other special needs, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Toledo, Ohio. This expansion reflects New Story Schools' ongoing commitment to making high-quality, individualized education more accessible to families across the state.Located on a 2-acre lot, the brand-new school offers over 15,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed space to support a wide range of learning and developmental needs. The facility will feature 15 classrooms, along with a variety of specialty spaces, including a sensory gym, a life skills room to support functional independence, multiple therapy rooms for individualized services, a game room to foster social interaction, and a gross motor skill area to encourage physical development. An outdoor playground is also planned, providing students with opportunities for inclusive and active play.The Toledo location will also offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support the unique needs of each student. These include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and counseling, as well as assessments such as the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) and the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). The school will also provide behavioral consultation and individualized intervention plans, all delivered by a dedicated team of educators and clinicians."Our goal is always to meet students where they are and help them grow into the best versions of themselves," said Dr

PR Newswire

Apr 7th, 2025

New Story Schools Lancaster To Relocate To Circleville For 2025-2026 School Year

LANCASTER, Ohio, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Story Schools is excited to announce that its Lancaster campus will be relocating to a newly renovated space in Circleville for the 2025-2026 school year. The school, currently located at 625 Garfield Ave in Lancaster, will move to 1421 N Court St in Circleville, OH, providing students with an enhanced learning environment designed to better meet their needs.While the move marks the end of an era in Lancaster, where the school has served students for over a decade, the transition to Circleville brings exciting opportunities. The new space has been purpose-built to support students. The school will include an indoor gymnasium, multiple cool-down rooms, a dedicated lobby and reception area, and 15 classrooms—allowing the school to expand its services to more students who can benefit from its specialized programs. Additionally, the three-acre property will provide ample space for outdoor activities, further enriching the student experience."We are incredibly grateful for the years we have spent in Lancaster and the support we have received from the community," said Dr. Jill Blanchard, Senior Vice President

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Instructional Coach

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