Special Education Teacher

Achieve Beyond; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers to join their compassionate team in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to provide pediatric therapy services to children in various settings, including homes and clinics. You will be part of a supportive environment that values collaboration and ethical standards while making a significant impact on children's lives. The position requires a passion for working with children and families, along with appropriate NYS certifications. Join a team that prioritizes quality services and offers a rewarding experience in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Financial educational assistance program

Support from clinical supervisors

Access to training for billing system

Qualifications

• Must have NYS certifications/licenses for Special Education.
• Self-motivated team player with a passion for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services to children aged birth – 21 years.
• Educate families on intervention strategies to facilitate involvement.
• Document progress and maintain confidentiality of child records.

Skills

Compassion for working with children

Patience

Professionalism

Fluency in a language other than English

Education

NYS certifications/licenses for Special Education

Tools

Paperless billing and data collection system

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers to join our New York City team, to work with children and families. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting experience, please apply below. We look forward to meeting you!

New York City Location:

Positions are available throughout Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island boroughs.

Come and join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy. We specialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community, and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards. We currently offer ABA, Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy as well as Special Education / SEIT services. We serve children and families in the metro New York area (all 5 boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Albany), Virginia / DC area, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware.

Benefits:

• Access provided to our paperless billing and data collection system (training provided).
• Support from our team of dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff.
• Financial educational assistance program (when applicable).
• Available benefits include: medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children aged birth – 21 years in a natural setting.
• Educate families and caregivers on applicable intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over.
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, daycare homes/centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings.
• Follow the unique therapy plan established for a family/child, plan for ongoing treatment and address identified goals while documenting progress.
• Prepare progress reports as indicated.
• Maintain child records and confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA, state, and federal regulations). Required records must be submitted within the established timelines.

Requirements:

• Must have a passion for working with children and families!
• One of the following NYS certifications/licenses:
• Students with Disabilities (Birth – 2) Initial or Professional Certification
• Permanent Special Education Certification
• TSHH Permanent Certification
• TSLD Initial or Professional Certification
• NYS School Psychologist Provisional or Permanent Certification
• NYS Licensed Master Social Worker
• NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Must be self-motivated and a team player who exercises patience and professionalism.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus!

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including but not limited to: driving a personal vehicle, walking, and/or the use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• The ability to ascend and descend staircases.
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods of time.

55.00-80.00

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Achieve Beyond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Achieve Beyond prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, caregiver status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability requesting an accommodation for the application process, please contact us for assistance.