What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers Assistant - Special Education Preschool 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’s Approved Private seeks energetic and passionate Teacher Assistants to serve young children with disabilities within our specialized preschool program in West Allegheny. The Teacher Assistant will provide supervision, instructional and behavioral support to the students.
Essential responsibilities include assisting the PDE certified classroom Teacher with all lessons and activities, providing personal care, taking data, organizing and supervising children in various educational and therapeutic activities throughout the day. The successful candidate must have the ability to assist the classroom Teacher with working on Individualized Educational Plans (IEP)and implementing strategies as well as assisting with the daily routine of implementing the preschool program in a safe environment. This position involves the school year plus a 6-week summer program.
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
• High School Diploma/GED required
• College credits in education or related field a plus.
• CDA or willingness to obtain CDA a plus.
• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum along with children with various other developmental delays.
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.
