Special Educator

LEE'S DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee's Developmental Services in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to coordinate and deliver Developmentally appropriate educational services under an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children ages 0-3 with developmental disabilities.

You will assess multiple developmental areas, develop family-centered strategies, and collaborate with a team of specialists to support each child's growth. Regular progress reviews and mandatory paperwork ensure program integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education is required; a Master's is preferred.
• Appropriate state license or certification is required.
• Two years of experience in education or related field is highly preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills with families and other professionals are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate services under an IFSP for children 0-3.
• Perform reassessments and observations to tailor services to milestones.
• Assess cognitive, self-help, communication, and motor areas; plan activities accordingly.
• Develop and implement family service plans with learning goals and modifications.
• Collaborate with speech, OT, PT, social work and other specialists; maintain paperwork.
• Complete progress summaries every six months and track progress.
• Maintain EIS paperwork and stay current with best practices.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Travel to homes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

State license or certification

Two years of experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher will coordinate and provide Developmentally appropriate educational services utilizing a written Individual Family service plan (IFSP). All strategies and goals already documented in the plan.

Our services extend into Essex, Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, and Union.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs, monitors, teaches using parent/caregiver friendly strategies to work with children 0-3 years old with Developmental Disabilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs re-assessments , observations and documentation to determine the areas in which each child may need extra or modified educational services to meet their developmental milestones.
• Assessments in the following Developmental areas to include Cognitive, Self Help, Communication, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Social Emotional.
• Identifies the child's and family needs and develops related strategies to assist with achieving their outcomes and goals.
• Assist with developing activities that support all identified areas for developmental improvements or an integrated plan while working and collaborating with a team of other specialists , e.g. speech therapist, Occupational therapist , Physical therapist , Social worker etc.
• Develops individualized Family Service plans for each child, while setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each child's activities and strategies are planned and organized according to his/her developmental abilities.
• Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for each individual child and family. As per IFSP
• Complete progress summary every 6 months, ongoing assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.
• Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by the Early Intervention System (EIS).
• Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, evidence based practice and best practices through professional development courses provided by EIS
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all children ages 0-3 years old.
• Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
• Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must have ability to travel to each child's home or daycare.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Masters degree preferred.
• Appropriate state license or certification required.
• Two Years Of Experience Is Highly Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Driving to each family's and child's home or daycare within 10-15 mins
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
• Basic knowledge of computers to complete necessary paperwork in the state database.