Special Education Teacher

Liberty POST; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement packages

Sick time accrual

Mentoring

CEU courses access

Flexible scheduling

Team of professionals

Job summary

Liberty POST is seeking a motivated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem roles serving birth-5 years through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs on Long Island.

We provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education in child-centered settings, with a focus on natural learning environments and family strengths. NYS licensure in Special Education is required; mentorship and flexible scheduling are available.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Special Education.
• Master’s Degree Preferred.
• NYS Teaching certification in B-2nd grade students with disabilities (or permanent certification in Special Education).
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with computers.

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 confidentiality of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Word

Education

NY State Special Education certification/licensure

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Computers

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 throughout Long Island.

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
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• NYS Teaching certification in B-2nd grade students with disabilities (or permanent certification in Special Education)

Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computers

• Valid Driver’s License
• Early Childhood Experience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT position with large enough caseload
• 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 Rates:

• Office/Clinic Based (EI/CPSE): Starting $28 for 30-minute session
• Home/Community Based EI: 45 Minutes: $57
• Home/Community Based EI: 60 Minutes: $75
• SEIT: 60 minutes: $70

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.