Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania·Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania
Provide educational and behavioral support to students with multiple disabilities in a classroom setting. Assist with academic activities, communication, social interactions, and the development of daily living skills.
Company DescriptionEasterseals 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.Job DescriptionEasterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Classroom Support Staff for an Extended School Year (ESY) Program.
This is a summer-only opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping create a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students.The ESY program serves school-age students (ages 6–21) with multiple disabilities, providing continued educational and behavioral support to help maintain and strengthen critical skills over the summer months.Program Schedule:2 required training days in JuneMonday – Thursday, June 29th through July 31stAs a member of our Classroom Support Team, you will play a critical role in supporting students with both their educational and personal needs throughout the school day.
This includes assisting with academic activities, supporting communication and social interactions, and helping students build independence in daily living skills.This is a hands-on, active role that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and nursing to ensure each student is supported in a safe, structured, and engaging environment.Qualifications High School DiplomaExperience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behavior preferred.CPR/First aid certification preferred.Additional InformationEasterseals 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.
Department: Education
A high school diploma is required for this position. Experience working with children with disabilities or challenging behaviors is preferred, as is CPR/First aid certification.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by school staffing needs, especially in classrooms supporting students with special needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree or college credits, plus experience with children, crisis intervention training, and CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then highlight any special education, behavior support, or safety training in your application.
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