Family-Centered Special Educator — Early Intervention

Finger Lakes Therapy Works; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Mentorship & Professional Development

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

License support

Job summary

Finger Lakes Therapy Works in the Finger Lakes region is seeking a dedicated Special Educator to provide individualized developmental and educational services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in their natural environments. Through play-based intervention, family coaching, and collaborative planning, you will support cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and school-readiness skills.

Join a mission-driven team that values autonomy, collaboration with therapists and educators, and

Qualifications

• New York State certification in Special Education for the age group served.
• Eligibility to provide Early Intervention and/or Preschool Special Education services in New York State.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or children with developmental disabilities.
• Strong understanding of child development and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.
• Ability to complete required background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations using standardized and observational assessment tools.
• Identify children’s strengths, developmental needs, and functional priorities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IFSPs and contribute to IEPs as appropriate.
• Establish measurable developmental outcomes in collaboration with families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver play-based developmental instruction within children’s natural environments.
• Promote cognitive, communication, adaptive, social-emotional, and early learning skills.
• Coach caregivers to embed developmental strategies into daily routines and activities.
• Collaborate with OT, PT, SLP, school psychologists, physicians, and community partners.
• Complete evaluations, progress reports, and required records within timelines.
• Maintain compliance with NYS EI, Preschool, and internal documentation standards.

Skills

Special Education

Child development

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

Finger Lakes Therapy Works in the Finger Lakes region is seeking a dedicated Special Educator to provide individualized developmental and educational services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in their natural environments. Through play-based intervention, family coaching, and collaborative planning, you will support cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and school-readiness skills.

Join a mission-driven team that values autonomy, collaboration with therapists and educators, and