Special Education Teacher (ESY Program, June 29 - August 6 M-Th)

The Timothy School•Berwyn, PA

About The Position

Who We Are: The Timothy School is the oldest non-profit approved private school in Pennsylvania devoted exclusively to teaching students with autism. For over 50 years, we have worked to develop an understanding of autism that recognizes the strengths and uniqueness of our children and the specialized methods needed to expand their educational opportunities. Job Snap Shot: The Special Education Teacher will support The Timothy School during the Extended School Year (ESY) which takes place from June 2026 through August 2026. The Special Education Teacher works with students of The Timothy School to develop and administer learning programs that can be understood and retained by children with autism. The Special Education Teacher adapts general education lessons and teaches various subjects in a manner that is empathetic to the students’ various degrees of disability.

Requirements

PA Special Education Certification
Updated Clearances (Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and FBI)

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an autistic support program preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and implement each day’s instructional program, including but not limited to scheduling, coordination of related services, developing/organizing materials and supplies, planning lessons, teaching students in individual/group settings, and documenting progress in major goal areas.
Also responsible for providing ongoing supervision of all students assigned to the classroom.
Provide ongoing direction and support to the classroom’s teacher’s aides, and volunteers.
In addition, train the teacher’s aide and monitor progress in techniques to help students practice skills, including but not limited to structured teaching, prompt hierarchies, reinforcement schedules/types, proximity, and behavior management techniques.
Complete data collection on students' ESY goals/objectives, as indicated on student IEPs and ESY data sheets; prepare for and attend student IEP meetings as needed.
Maintain substitute teacher plans with contents including: sample lesson plans, behavior plans, medical information, emergency procedures, and any other information that is critical to the health and safety of the students.
Communicate regularly with parents and participate in parent conferences as necessary.
Attend staff meetings and school events as needed.
Follow school wide data collection procedures.
Maintain accurate records.
Report to the administration all issues or concerns impacting student performance and/or the educational program.
Implement strategies and techniques of structured teaching in classroom set up, 1:1/independent/group instruction, behavior management and community outings; Attend structured teaching training as available
Maintain student confidentiality in compliance with The Family Rights and Privacy Act.
Perform all other duties as assigned.