Summer 2025 ESY Teacher
Summer 2025 ESY Teacher
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Description: The HPS Extended School Year (ESY) Program is for students in grades PK 12 who qualify for extended year services per their IEPs. The goal of the program is to prevent regression of learned and/or progressing skills during the Summer months.
Locations for this summer are: Donahue School (Preschool K2 ABL/RISE) Kelly School 35 ABL/RISE) Morgan 12 35 Sullivan School 68 ABL TIP SHINE) Jericho (Inclusion) or Transitions Academy depending on students IEP needs district needs and/or grade level. The HPS ESY Program runs from Monday 7/7/25Thursday 8/7/24 from 8:45 am1:15 pm. There will be a required staff orientation day on Thursday 6/26/25 with an optional additional prep on Friday 6/27/25 from 9:00 am1:00 pm.
*Hiring will be staggered throughout the Spring based on student enrollment*
*All Summer Positions are expected to be inperson this school year*
The primary function of the ESY Teacher is to provide specialized instruction to students who require Extended School Year (ESY) services per IEP. Some settings will also have peer models and/or student volunteers. The ESY Teacher will create and implement daily lesson plans related to IEP goals/objectives and implement IEP accommodations. The ESY Teacher will also oversee their paraprofessionals and collaborate with related service providers to ensure effective ESY programming. The ESY teacher will maintain data collection and create progress reports. The ESY teacher will work with all IEP Team members to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all of their students. The ESY Teacher answers directly to the ESY Site Supervisor(s) Special Education Director of Intensive Services and/or Chief of Pupil Services.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in Staff Orientation Day on Thursday 6/26/25 with option for additional prep on Friday 6/27/25.
- Sets up classroom environment and materials conducive to student and IEP needs.
- Creates and implements daily schedule based on students IEPs.
- Creates and implements daily lesson plans and BSPS (as applicable) based on students IEPs and IEP accommodations
- Creates and organizes visual supports and other materials to ensure an effective learning environment
- Supervises and trains classroom paraprofessionals
- Supervises safe and efficient arrival and departure of ESY transportation
- Supervises student safety and engages in positive reinforcement strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
- Oversees and maintains data collection and IEP progress reporting
- Communicates and collaborates with ESY Site Supervisor(s) and all IEP team members to ensure effective implementation of ESY as per IEPs.
- Engages in daily communication with families and maintains availability to answer questions and troubleshoot concerns
- Other responsibilities as assigned by ESY Site Supervisor(s) Special Education Director of Intensive Services and Chief of Pupil Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching certification in moderate or severe special needs preferred
- 12 years experience in ESY teaching preferred
- 12 years experience in supervising special education classroom paraprofessionals preferred
- Experience working in an urban setting preferred
- Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
- Ability to read interpret and apply student performance data to instructional planning and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
- Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
- Strong knowledge of IEP implementation and special education processes
- Effective leadership abilities in overseeing special education classroom staff and students receiving ESY services.
- Strong organizational skills pertaining to both paperwork and daily classroom oversight
- Effective problemsolving abilities that include: teamwork and communication with all IEP staff and ESY Site Supervisor troubleshooting day to day issues and planning ahead to prevent issues.
- Effective and welcoming communication skills with families and community.
ESY Teachers are needed for a variety of classrooms and learning environments within the HPS Excelsior Program including:
- Jericho
- RISE
- ABL
- SHINE
- TIP
- Integrated Preschool
- Inclusion K12
- Transitions Academy
Please note your classroom site preference and skills that relate to this preference in your application. Please note if hired we will consider preferences but cannot guarantee all preferences will be honored. All applicants will be placed in a learning environment that matches their abilities and district needs. By submitting this application you are committing to supporting students in the location assigned.
Employment Type
Temp
