Special Education Teacher Summer ONLY ESY (School Age Students)

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 621) 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 :

• Bachelors or Masters 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: is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time