Special Education Teacher

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,768 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Access to paperless billing system

Support from clinical supervisors

Financial educational assistance

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits

Job summary

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher in Bronx, NY. The role involves providing therapy services to children aged birth to 21 years and educating families on intervention strategies. A NYS certification is required. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan. Starting salary ranges from $55 to $80 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for working with children and families.
• Must have a NYS certification/license in special education or related field.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children aged birth–21.
• Educate families on intervention strategies.
• Follow unique therapy plans and document progress.
• Prepare progress reports as needed.

Skills

Passion for working with children and families

Self-motivated

Team player

Patience

Fluency in a language other than English

Education

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

Job description

Special Education Teacher – Bronx, NY – Achieve Beyond

Apply to Achieve Beyond as a Special Education Teacher in Bronx, 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.

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

Salary and Department

Wage: $55.00-$80.00

Department: Clinical

Special Education Teacher Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule
• Access 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 established timelines.

Requirements for a Special Education Teacher:

• Must have a passion for working with children and families!
• Must have 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 by personal vehicle, walking or public transportation such as bus or train.
• Must be able to ascend and descend staircases.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to sit on the floor, kneel and/or crawl for extended periods of time.

Additional Information

Starting rate: $55–$80. Compensation is determined based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Job responsibilities subject to change.