Special Educator: Flexible, Impactful EI & School-Age Roles

Simply Innovative Therapies; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Choose your own hours

Paid sick time

Bi-weekly pay

Professional development assistance

Roth IRA

Job summary

Simply Innovative Therapies is seeking dedicated Special Educators to provide services on Long Island to infants, toddlers, and school-age students across EI and NYS programs. Work settings vary, based on certification and preference, with a focus on meaningful progress in natural environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, data-informed instruction, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education.
• NYS Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification (Birth–2nd Grade) for EI; additional certifications welcomed for school-age placements.
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and caregivers.
• Deliver individualized special education services aligned with IEPs (school-age) and IFSPs (EI).
• Implement developmentally appropriate, play-based and routine-based instructional strategies.
• Support communication, social skills, independence, and engagement across home, school, and community settings.
• Model strategies and coach caregivers to embed learning opportunities into daily routines.
• Complete accurate, timely session notes and maintain compliance with all documentation requirements.
• Collect data, monitor progress, and adjust instructional strategies based on student growth.
• Collaborate with families, service coordinators, school staff, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Prepare progress reports and participate in reviews, meetings, and ongoing service planning.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family collaboration

Progress monitoring

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

NYS Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification (Birth–2nd Grade)

Job description

Simply Innovative Therapies is seeking dedicated Special Educators to provide services on Long Island to infants, toddlers, and school-age students across EI and NYS programs. Work settings vary, based on certification and preference, with a focus on meaningful progress in natural environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, data-informed instruction, and flexible scheduling.