Learning Specialist / Educational Therapist

The Language and Learning Lab • Brooklyn, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Learning Specialist / Educational Therapist Job Description: We are seeking a NYS certified special education teacher to provide 1:1 intervention to high school students with learning and emotional disorders Monday - Friday in Yonkers, NY. This position is in one location. Learning Specialist Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 special instruction to the high school age population, including remedial math, writing and reading intervention Instruct using "push-in" and "pull-out" service delivery models in a school setting Provide home based sessions as needed due to school avoidance Foster strong relationships with students and create a nurturing learning environment Maintain weekly, quarterly, and annual paperwork including daily session notes, progress reports and annual reviews Learning Specialist Requirements: NYS SpEd certification or related field Master's Degree in SpEd or related field Experience providing special instruction and behavioral services to young adults with learning and emotional disorders Must be willing to provide services in person and remotely Available to provide services M-F during school hours Our ideal candidate is: Compassionate - you have a heart for special needs children and provide quality therapy Driven - you have a strong work ethic and positive attitude towards overcoming obstacles Organized - you can easily manage your time and resources to achieve efficient, quality results Conscientious - you appreciate the importance of being consistent with students and family Independent - you work well with limited supervision and take ownership

Requirements

• NYS SpEd certification or related field
• Master's Degree in SpEd or related field
• Experience providing special instruction and behavioral services to young adults with learning and emotional disorders
• Must be willing to provide services in person and remotely
• Available to provide services M-F during school hours

Nice To Haves

• Compassionate - you have a heart for special needs children and provide quality therapy
• Driven - you have a strong work ethic and positive attitude towards overcoming obstacles
• Organized - you can easily manage your time and resources to achieve efficient, quality results
• Conscientious - you appreciate the importance of being consistent with students and family
• Independent - you work well with limited supervision and take ownership

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 special instruction to the high school age population, including remedial math, writing and reading intervention
• Instruct using "push-in" and "pull-out" service delivery models in a school setting
• Provide home based sessions as needed due to school avoidance
• Foster strong relationships with students and create a nurturing learning environment
• Maintain weekly, quarterly, and annual paperwork including daily session notes, progress reports and annual reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time