Teacher - Early Intervention

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

If you have a degree in the following majors early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or elementary education, we have a job for you. The Teacher will provide program services to children in the classroom following an appropriate educational plan. Plan and work with the Program Director and Education Department Lead in developing new and innovative program changes. Ensure the safety of all children in your care at all times by maintaining awareness of the environment. Monitor children's progress regularly in compliance with state and local requirements, including periodic progress reports. Maintain administrative record keeping and other paperwork including classroom enrollment, attendance, daily contact forms, data sheets, lesson plans, etc. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or elementary education.
• PDE certification in Special Education and/or PK-4 or COC eligibility required. 
• Previous teaching experience and/or experience working with young children with special needs

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.