Education Department Lead - Preschool Early Intervention - Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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.

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania's Philadelphia Early Intervention Center is looking for an energetic and passionate PDE certified Teacher to function as the Early Intervention Education Department Lead for our preschool early intervention program. This Lead role will provide supervision, mentorship and management of Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Personal Care Assistants in our Early Intervention program and will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents and community resources, as well as function as a classroom Teacher as needed. Development, revisions and adherence to Core Curriculum a primary responsibility of this position.

Easterseals offers the right candidate an opportunity to become part of our multi-disciplinary supportive team working with children with disabilities and their families in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The successful candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, knowledge of IEP’s, excellent communications skills, and the ability to manage a classroom as well as guide classroom staff. The position is based at our Wynnefield Heights Philadelphia school located near City Ave. and Monument Rd. This is a fulltime benefits eligible position working a 52 week schedule.

We strive to hire those who are passionate about the pediatric special needs population, have strong communications skills, enjoy a team environment and want to make a difference in the lives of those they assist. Get to know more about us to see what you could be a part of at www.easterseals-sepa.org

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education required.

PA Teaching Certification in Special Education PK-12 and/or Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 4 

Minimum five years teaching experience preferred.

Prior experience working with children with autism and/or behavioral challenges required.

Prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
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