IEP Program Mentor & Specialist for SEIT Teams (Remote Day)

Optimal Care Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Profit-sharing plan

HSA/FSA plan

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Optimal Care Services in New York City seeks an experienced Student Support IEP Specialist to mentor SEIT providers and interns, assist with IEP development and compliance, and support multidisciplinary collaboration. Role includes travel across NYC for observations and staff support.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Special Education with Birth-Grade 2 certification, LBA/BCBA, and 7–10 years of IEP experience, with strong communication and case management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education with Birth - Grade 2 teaching certification required.
• LBA license or BCBA certification required.
• SBL or SDL license preferred.
• 7–10 years of special education and/or IEP experience.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or coaching special education staff.
• Strong communication, organization, report writing, and case management skills.
• Willingness to travel across NYC for observations and staff support.
• Ability to conduct IEP meetings virtually.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support SEIT providers and interns.
• Assist with IEP development, implementation, reviews, and compliance.
• Support virtual IEP meetings, parent communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Review reports and documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Provide student case management and support with complex cases.
• Provide behavioral guidance and evidence-based recommendations.
• Coach staff on documentation, report writing, and best practices.
• Collaborate with families, schools, supervisors, and related service providers.
• Support staff development and program quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Report writing

Case management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

LBA or BCBA certification

SBL/SDL license

Job description

Optimal Care Services in New York City seeks an experienced Student Support IEP Specialist to mentor SEIT providers and interns, assist with IEP development and compliance, and support multidisciplinary collaboration. Role includes travel across NYC for observations and staff support.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Special Education with Birth-Grade 2 certification, LBA/BCBA, and 7–10 years of IEP experience, with strong communication and case management skills.