What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Summer ONLY ESY (School Age Students) position at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania?
Company Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. 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 is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and highly motivated Special Education Teacher to support students in an Extended School Year (ESY) Program. This is a summer-only position serving school-age students (ages 6–21) with multiple disabilities in a structured, supportive educational environment.
Our ESY program is designed to maintain and strengthen critical academic, behavioral, and functional skills while creating a positive, engaging, and fun summer learning experience for all students.
Program Schedule:
2 required training days in June
Monday – Thursday, June 29th through July 31st
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for leading the classroom and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, individualized instruction and supports aligned with students’ IEPs. This role includes overseeing classroom staff, implementing IEP goals and instructional strategies, creating a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports student success.
The teacher will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists and nursing staff, to ensure consistency in programming and to support the diverse needs of students.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the classroom team, including Teaching Assistants and Personal Care Assistants, ensuring consistent implementation and progress monitoring of IEP goals, related services, and individualized supports
Collaborate with related service providers and nursing (OT, PT, SLP) to ensure coordinated implementation of IEP goals across all areas of the school day
Support students with personal care and daily living needs as appropriate
Communicate effectively with families and team members regarding student progress and program updates
Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that makes summer learning meaningful and enjoyable
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education required.
Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certification or PDE emergency certification eligibility.
Demonstrated knowledge of IEP development, compliance, and progress monitoring.
Strong leadership skills to guide and support classroom assistants and foster a collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication and family engagement skills.
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.