Special Education Job Coach

Special Education Job Coach JobID: 2496 Position Type: Instructional Assistant/Special Ed - Job Coach Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide SPECIAL EDUCATION JOB COACH Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Special Education Job Coach at the Senior High School for the 2026/2027 school year (starting August 11, 2026). This is a full-time, during the school year position that offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance. JOB SUMMARY: Assists students with employment tasks and provides support of student goals and objectives in a professional employment setting. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all stakeholders (student, employer, school case manager and parent). Clerical responsibilities include completion of student progress reports and the recording of data in conjunction with student goals and objectives. QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate with general typing ability and computer skills. Experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required. Chapter 14 requires that all special education instructional assistants and personal care assistants must meet one of the following qualifications: (1) have completed at least two years of postsecondary study, (2) possess an Associate's degree or higher, OR (3) complete an assessment that will be provided. Any individual who is to be considered for employment must provide school district officials with a valid Criminal History Record Clearance form, a valid Child Abuse History Clearance form, FBI Clearance, Act 168 form(s), and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Mechanicsburg Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, and ADA. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources at 600 S. Norway Street, 2nd Floor, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717-691-4500). Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/17/2026