Job Description

Job Title: Director Curriculum and Instruction

Location: Hybrid in Lancaster, PA 17601

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 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?

• Salary - Based on education and experience.
• 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 Director of Curriculum and Instruction

• Clinical Strategy & Systems Development: Lead the development and implementation of integrated clinical systems across all service lines and platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client needs.
• Leadership & Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leadership to set clinical direction, support business development initiatives, and provide strategic consultation to operational and quality teams.
• Clinical Standards & Quality Assurance: Define, implement, and monitor clinical best practices and standard operating procedures, contributing to audit preparation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Staff Training & Professional Development: Design and deliver training programs that enhance staff competencies, while serving as a clinical resource across all levels of the organization.
• Innovation & Evidence-Based Practice: Drive the adoption of evidence-based interventions and innovative clinical tools, supporting data-driven care delivery and measurable client outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Facilitate communication and alignment across departments to ensure cohesive service delivery and strong integration of clinical and operational systems.
• Location & Travel: This is a remote role with significant travel required to DCI service locations to support system consistency, staff engagement, and service oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Certification : Master’s degree Education, or a related field required.
• Leadership & Supervision : Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience overseeing behavioral services or related programs.
• Curriculum & Program Development : Experience in curriculum development, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Behavior Plans.
• Location & Travel : This is a remote role with 75% travel. The ideal candidate will be local to the Central Pennsylvania area, preferably residing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.

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!

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