Special Education Teacher

Liberty Resources, Inc. • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Liberty POST is seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem work with children from birth to age 5 through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Western New York.

Liberty POST provides evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. Its approach emphasizes children’s natural learning environments, each family’s strengths and needs, and the diverse population it serves. The organization employs more than 500 professionals and uses a collaborative team approach.

The role involves evaluating and tracking children’s progress, determining appropriate goals, documenting evaluations and treatment in an electronic medical record system, preparing detailed reports, maintaining confidential records, and following applicable state requirements for Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education.

Compensation is per service. Early Intervention rates listed are $43 for a 30-minute session, $42 for 30-minute family training/support, $58 for a 60-minute session, $57 for 60-minute family training/support, and $110 for an evaluation. CPSE rates listed are $44 for a 60-minute SEIS service, $37 for a 30-minute service, $72 for a 60-minute service, and $110 for an evaluation.

Requirements

• Current New York State licensure and/or certification in Special Education.
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfort working with computer systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Early childhood experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor, and track children’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate children’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record initial evaluation, treatment, and progress information promptly using an Electronic Medical Record system.
• Write detailed analyses and reports.
• Organize and maintain the confidentiality of children’s records and other documentation.
• Follow state laws and regulations applicable to Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education.

Benefits

• Health benefits and retirement packages are available for full-time positions.
• Accrual of sick time based on New York State sick time laws.
• Mentoring is offered to all providers.
• Access to unlimited accredited CEU courses through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to work with a team of professionals focused on making a difference.
• Biweekly payment by direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

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