SETSS/Learning Specialist (Middle School 7-8)

Recruit Secure • Bronx, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Recruit Secure is collaborating with a school network to hire a dedicated SETSS / Learning Specialist for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a full-time, school-year position (Monday–Friday, 7:50 AM – 3:50 PM) offered as a 1099 independent contractor role with guaranteed full-day pay. We are a mission-driven, national leader in special education support, providing a content-rich curriculum with a strong focus on character education to charter schools. This role is specifically supporting Middle School students (Grades 7–8), providing targeted academic and behavioral support aligned with students’ IEP mandates.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• New York State certification in Students with Disabilities (required)
• Experience working with middle school students (Grades 7–8)
• Strong understanding of IEP development, SETSS mandates, and compliance
• Experience with SESIS or similar documentation systems
• Ability to provide targeted small group and 1:1 instruction
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide SETSS services through push-in and pull-out instruction
• Deliver small group and individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Support students in ELA, Math, and/or content areas as needed
• Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) based on individual learning needs
• Monitor and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in SESIS (or similar systems)
• Develop and contribute to: IEP progress reports, Present Levels of Performance (PLOPs), Teacher and service provider reports
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success
• Participate in IEP meetings and CSE processes as needed
• Use data-driven instruction and intervention strategies
• Support classroom behavior and implement appropriate interventions
• Build a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Participate in professional development and team meetings

Benefits

• Full-Day Pay (1099): Guaranteed compensation for the full school day (7:50 AM – 3:50 PM), including instruction, planning, meetings, and professional development
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 225+ hours of professional development annually
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• School-year schedule aligned with the DOE calendar, including breaks and time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level