Benefits:
Simple IRA
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Interested applicants, please apply directly at our website - https://keystonefreedomacademy.org/now-hiring/
We are now hiring for the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB SUMMARY: The job of the Special Education Instructional Coordinator was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, outdoor areas, etc.
Join a dynamic team of educational professionals who believe in replacing discouragement with hope by creating a structured, systematic, and supportive learning environment free from harm.
Starting Salary – $40K+ based on qualifications and relevant experience
Paid Benefits: Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K/yr), Full Medical Coverage, Dental, Vision, Contribution to Simple IRA (3%), and Merit-Based Bonus Payouts.
Degree/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Psychology
Schedule: Monday-Friday. This is a 10-month position with the opportunity to add five weeks to support our extended school year program.
Work Location: In-person at our Warminster, PA or Media, PA locations
Functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s quarterly behavior sheets that are submitted daily for stakeholders to review.
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. reading or math groups, social/emotional learning, gym, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success.
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Communicates with teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, breaks, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns using trauma informed care and Ukeru behavior management strategies, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations as assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
Demonstrates understanding of students’ disabilities; keeps firm hand and is courteous and fair
Participates in physical activities which are part of the students’ basic program
Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the day
Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach
Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with special education children and other staff
Ability to operate a computer and related software such Google Apps (docs, sheets, slide) and overall comfort with using technology
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.