Preschool Special Education Teacher: Impact & Collaboration

Achieve Beyond; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Structured initial training

Job summary

Achieve Beyond seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our preschool team, supporting children and families. Positions span Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx, with pediatric therapy expertise central to our mission.

Responsibilities include working in diverse community settings, implementing IEP goals, collaborating with professionals, and maintaining compliant documentation. Strong bilingual skills are a plus; CPSE experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for working with children and families.
• CPSE experience preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred, but not required.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player and exercise patience and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to children approved through the CPSE program in accordance with the mandate and location identified in the Individualized Educational Plan.
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day cares, day care centers, preschools or other community settings.
• Follow Individualized Educational Plans, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents and other professionals.
• Conduct collaborative activities with other professionals working on a case.
• Educate all individuals involved in a case on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over.
• Prepare progress reports as per program timelines
• Present updates on cases at Annual Review and/or program review meetings as needed.
• Utilize various systems to ensure documentation for a case is completed and meets regulatory expectations.
• Administrative responsibilities include review of evaluation packets, creation of required summary documents and attendance at initial eligibility meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patience

Team player

Education

Students with Disabilities (Birth - 2 or All Grades), Initial or Professional certification

Permanent Special Education certificate

Job description

Achieve Beyond seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our preschool team, supporting children and families. Positions span Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx, with pediatric therapy expertise central to our mission.

Responsibilities include working in diverse community settings, implementing IEP goals, collaborating with professionals, and maintaining compliant documentation. Strong bilingual skills are a plus; CPSE experience preferred.