Lead Special Education Preschool Teacher

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals of Southeast Pennsylvania seeks an energetic Special Education Teacher to serve young children with disabilities within our Approved Private School (APS) preschool program in Philadelphia.

You will lead the classroom team, develop and manage IEPs, monitor progress, design engaging lessons, collaborate with OT/PT/SLP and other staff, and communicate regularly with families to support continued growth at home.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• Requires Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certification.
• Experience with preschool or early childhood special education preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEP development and progress monitoring.
• Strong leadership to guide classroom assistants and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom team including classroom assistants to ensure consistent lesson plans and a safe learning environment.
• Develop, implement, and manage IEPs compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Design engaging lesson plans promoting academic, social, and developmental growth.
• Collaborate with related service providers (OT, PT, SLP, etc.) to integrate supports.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress, goals, and strategies for home growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IEP knowledge

Team collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Special Education

PA Special Education certification

Job description

Easterseals of Southeast Pennsylvania seeks an energetic Special Education Teacher to serve young children with disabilities within our Approved Private School (APS) preschool program in Philadelphia.

You will lead the classroom team, develop and manage IEPs, monitor progress, design engaging lessons, collaborate with OT/PT/SLP and other staff, and communicate regularly with families to support continued growth at home.