Special Education Teacher

Achieve Beyond; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Achieve Beyond in NYC, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support children with diverse needs in homes, clinics, and community settings. Join a team of passionate therapists and administrative staff and help families reach meaningful goals.

This role offers a flexible schedule, NYS certification options, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401k as you document progress and educate caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS certifications such as Birth-2 or Permanent Special Education.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children birth-21 years in natural settings.
• Educate families on intervention strategies to enable carryover.
• Work in homes, daycare centers, preschools, clinics and community settings.
• Follow therapy plans, plan ongoing treatment, and document progress.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain child records with confidentiality.

Skills

Passion for children and families

Team collaboration

Patience and professionalism

Education

NYS certifications (Birth-2, Permanent)

Job description

Special Education Teacher-NYC, NY Job-Achieve Beyond

Apply to Achieve Beyond as a Special Education Teacher in NYC, NY and help children with special needs reach their goals. Explore our New York career opportunities and make a positive impact today.

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, Social Work, 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.

This Position is in: NYC, NY. Location: New York. Cases available throughout Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island boroughs.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team! This job is located in NYC, NY. As a Special Education Teacher you can work a flexible schedule that meets your needs and make a difference in the lives of our children and families.

Wage: $55.00-$80.00

Starting Rate: $55-80

Compensation is determined based on experience and education and will be discussed during the Special Education Teacher Job interview process.

Special Education Teacher Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• 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 For a Special Education Teacher

• 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 For a Special Education Teacher

• 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 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.

Achieve Beyond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and 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 accommodation for the application process, please contact us for assistance.