What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Preschool Special Education position at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania?
Company Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.
Job Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks an energetic and passionate Special Education Teacher to serve young children with disabilities within our Approved Private School (APS) preschool program in the Delaware County region in Media PA.
Essential responsibilities include lesson planning, providing personal care, Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development and monitoring, communicating with families, and initiating educational and therapeutic activities throughout the day. The successful candidate must have the ability to lead the classroom team including assistants in order to implement the preschool program in a safe environment.
Strong communication skills, high energy, and desire to have fun with children in a team setting a must! This position provides an excellent opportunity to be employed within a well-established program as part of our support team working with children with disabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred.
Pennsylvania Teacher Certification for Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped or Special Education required.
Additional Information
- Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
- Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/.
- Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.
