Special Education Teacher

Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Sick time accrual

Mentoring for providers

Access to CEU courses

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Liberty POST is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem work with birth-5 years old through EI/CPSE programs in and around Syracuse, NY. The role involves evaluating progress, documenting treatments, and coordinating with families in a child-centered setting.

Qualifications include NYS licensure in Special Education, a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred), and NYS certification for B-2nd grade with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed in NYS for Special Education
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s preferred
• Teaching certification for B-2nd grade with disabilities
• Proficient with MS Word and basic computer systems

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor child progress and adjust treatment plans
• Test and evaluate child abilities to set realistic goals
• Document initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in EMR
• Write detailed analysis and reports
• Maintain confidential records and documentation
• Follow NYS laws/regulations for EI and CPSE/CSE

Skills

Early childhood experience

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Current NYS licensure and/or certification in Special Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree preferred

NYS teaching certification in B-2nd grade with disabilities

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs Immediate positions are available throughoutSyracuse.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Special Education
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
• Early Childhood Experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• NYS Teaching certification in B-2nd grade students with disabilities (or permanent certification in Special Education
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Flexible scheduling
• Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type

Per Diem

Pay Rate EI:

• 30 minutes: $44-45
• 60 minutes: $58-$60
• Evaluation: $115

Pay Rate CPSE- Related Services

• 30 minutes: $38-$45 (dependent on County rates)
• 60 minutes: $58-$60 (dependent on County rates)
• Evaluation: $115-$120

CPSE-Special Education Teacher

• 30 minutes SEIT: $20-$22.50
• 60 minutes SEIT: $40-$45.00
• Educational Evaluation: $115

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.