Special Education Program Specialist (Instructional Coach)

Spring-Ford Area School District; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Spring-Ford Area School District is seeking a certified teacher with expertise in special education to provide ongoing programmatic support to both special education and general education staff. The role focuses on assessing and improving curriculum resources and instruction for students in special education and integrated settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating on IEP development, progress monitoring, data collection, and implementing evidence-based instructional models.

Qualifications

• Assists with curriculum resources and teaching strategies.
• Supports data collection and assessment tools for IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Assess curriculum resources and instruction in special education classrooms.
• Provide curriculum resources and instruction in general education settings.
• Collaborate on IEP development, progress monitoring, and data collection.
• Support curriculum modifications and technology integration.
• Facilitate instructional models using evidence-based practices.
• Design and deliver professional development for staff.

Skills

Curriculum development

Collaboration with teachers

IEP development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree

Job description

Reports To: Supervisors of Special Education

Department: Special Education & Student Services

The position: Certified teacher with practical, instructional and curriculum proficiency in special education who will provide ongoing programmatic support for special education and general education teachers working with students in special education and general education environments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess current curriculum resources, teaching strategies/practices, and programming utilized with students who receive direct instruction in a special education classroom
• Provide and facilitate curriculum resources, teaching strategies/practices, and programming utilized with students with special needs in the general education setting
• Support and collaborate with special education teachers in IEP development, progress monitoring, data collection and assessment tools
• Support and collaborate with special and general education teachers in curriculum modifications/adaptations, technology application, and curriculum implementation
• Facilitate implementation of various instructional models utilizing research/evidence based best practices
• Design and facilitate professional development sessions for special education, general education teachers and support staff

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required.

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Education And/or Experience

Bachelors/Master's Degree

Minimum 3-year Special Education Teaching Experience In Special Education

Certification:

Valid and active PA Instructional Certificate in Special Education K-12 or PK-8 and 7-12

Compensation

• Salary per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Spring-Ford Area School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, as well as paid time off and a tuition reimbursement program.

Position Available:

November 2026

The successful external applicants must submit current (dated less than 1 year from the start date) Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances and a Health Record & TB Test (dated less than 90 days from the start date) prior to beginning employment.

Spring-Ford Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.