Education Supervisor

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.

Easterseals Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. Our programs include Approved Private School, specialized classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, and early intervention.

Our team combines expertise and passion to deliver high-quality, individualized services that meet the unique needs of each person we serve. Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, inclusive environment. 
Be part of our mission to ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. 

The Education Supervisor will report to the Program Director and be responsible for the following duties:

 

Essential Duties/Functions:

• Lead and supervise the classroom team as assigned, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants (TAs), and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), to ensure consistent implementation of lesson plans, student supports, and a safe, positive learning environment.
• Coach, train, and mentor staff, including new hires as assigned; set daily schedules and assignments; and run regular staff meetings to review student needs and coordinate practices.
• Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that promote academic, social, and developmental growth.
• Serve as IEP case manager: develop, implement, and manage IEPs in compliance with state and federal regulations; facilitate IEP meetings; coordinate with each student’s home school district; and meet timelines for annual reviews, reevaluations, and Extended School Year (ESY) eligibility.
• Assess students, monitor and document progress toward IEP goals, issue progress reports on the required schedule, and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with related service providers (OT, PT, SLP, etc.) to integrate therapeutic and educational supports throughout the school day.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, IEP goals, and strategies for home, and plan transitions into the program and to kindergarten or the next placement with families and school districts.
• Support students’ personal care and developmental needs in a nurturing, inclusive classroom.

• Implement program-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), contribute to Functional Behavior Assessments and behavior support plans, and use de-escalation strategies consistent with Safety-Care training.
• Ensure continuous student supervision and safety, follow emergency and incident-reporting procedures, and fulfill mandated reporter obligations.
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and agency policy.
• Maintain Pennsylvania teaching certification and complete required trainings (Safety-Care, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter).
Non-essential Duties/Functions:
· Perform other related administrative tasks on occasion or as requested.
• Cover in other areas as needed such as hallway, or support with other classrooms if there is a free period, etc.
• Participating in other meetings, teams or initiatives if available.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required, Master’s Degree in Special Education desired.
  • Pennsylvania Special Education current active teaching certification required.
  • Experience with preschool or early childhood special education strongly preferred.
  • 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.

  If you require an accommodation with any part of the recruiting process, please contact recruiting@easterseals-sepa.org

• 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.

Please complete the full application at the link:  https://secure.beyondpay.com/ta/ESSP.careers?ShowJob=906105920