About the Role
Seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Educators to provide services across School-Age and New York State Early Intervention (EI) programs. This role involves working with infants, toddlers, and school-age students in various settings, delivering individualized instruction and supporting child development.
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.
Requirements
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
Skills
- Strong understanding of child development
- Individualized instruction
- Evidence-based practices
- Collaboration with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
Location
- Long Island
- In person (home, school, and community-based settings)
Work Type
- Part-time
Education Level
- Master’s degree in Special Education
- NYS Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification (Birth–2nd Grade required for EI; additional certifications welcomed for school-age placements)
Salary/Compensations
- $60–$70 per hour, varying based on experience, certification, and service type
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Choose your own hours
- Paid sick time
- Roth IRA Retirement
- Bi-weekly pay
- Professional development assistance
