About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Educators to provide services across School-Age and New York State Early Intervention programs on Long Island. This role involves working with infants, toddlers, and school-age students to support development through individualized instruction and evidence-based practices in home, school, and community settings.
Responsibilities
- Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and caregivers.
- Deliver individualized special education services aligned with IEPs and IFSPs.
- Implement developmentally appropriate, play-based and routine-based instructional strategies.
- Support communication, social skills, independence, and engagement across various settings.
- Model strategies and coach caregivers to embed learning opportunities into daily routines.
- Complete accurate, timely session notes and maintain compliance with 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 service planning.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Special Education.
- NYS Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification (Birth–2nd Grade required for EI).
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Individualized instruction
- Evidence-based practices
- Collaboration
- Data collection and progress monitoring
Location
- Long Island, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- In person
Education Level
- Master’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $60–$70 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Choose your own hours
- Paid sick time
- Bi-weekly pay
- Professional development assistance
- Roth IRA
