Early Childhood Special Educator

Hand in Hand Development; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Early Intervention Agency in New York seeks Early Childhood Special Educators to provide home-based services across the five boroughs. This role involves behavior intervention, collaboration with families, and developing individualized plans for children with developmental disabilities. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and certifications, with a strong emphasis on communication skills and experience working with children with autism.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or NYS Licensure required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with autism and related disabilities.
• Teaching Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior intervention within home, school, or community.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team.
• Work towards goals in child’s IFSP.

Skills

Development of behavior plans

Experience working with parents

Strong oral and written communication skills

Working with people with autism

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related field

NYS Licensure as Special Educator or LMSW

Teaching Certifications: Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd grade

Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education Certificate

Job description

Hand In Hand Development, Inc., CMA is a NYS DOH approved Early Intervention Agency that provides evaluations, service coordination, and therapeutic services for children birth to 3 in all 5 boroughs, upstate, and Long Island.

Hand In Hand is also an approved Care Management Agency (CMA) under the lead health home of the Collaborative for Children and Families (CCF), providing comprehensive care management, health promotion, transitional care, and family support for children and young adults from birth to age 21. It is the largest CMA in New York and is recognized as a leader and innovator in the provision of care management services.

We have new opportunities for Early Childhood Special Educators to provide home-based services in all five boroughs.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide behavior intervention within the home, school, or community setting.
2. Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team to create programs and work towards goals listed in the child’s IFSP.
3. Collaborate with the supervisor.

Required Degrees / Certifications (one of the following):

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related field
• NYS Licensure as Special Educator or LMSW
• Teaching Certifications: Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd grade
• Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education Certificate

Qualifications and Skills

• Development of behavior plans and skill acquisition plans
• Experience working with parents
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of 1 year working with people with autism and related developmental disabilities

Job Types

Fee for Service

Pay

• $60 for 30 min session, $80 for 60 min session without DOH Letter
• $65 for 30 min session, $85 for 60 min session with DOH Letter

License / Certification

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location

Home & Community based

Physical Requirements

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