Special Education Teacher

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher in Brooklyn, New York, to provide pediatric services and evaluations to children from birth through age 21. The role offers a flexible schedule and involves working with children and families in natural settings, including client homes, daycare homes and centers, preschools, clinics, and other community locations.

The teacher follows each child’s and family’s established plan, plans ongoing treatment, addresses identified goals, documents progress, and prepares progress reports as indicated. The role also includes educating families and caregivers about intervention strategies and maintaining confidential child and family records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations. Required records must be submitted within established timelines. Achieve Beyond describes its work culture as collaborative and supportive, with clinical supervisors and administrative staff available to support the team.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following New York State certifications or licenses: Students with Disabilities (Birth–2) Initial or Professional Certification; Permanent Special Education Certification; TSHH Permanent Certification; TSLD Initial or Professional Certification; NYS Licensed Master Social Worker; or NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Be self-motivated and a team player who exercises patience and professionalism.
• Be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation such as a bus or train.
• Be able to ascend and descend staircases.
• Be able to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Be able to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children aged birth through 21 in a natural setting.
• Educate families and caregivers on applicable intervention strategies to encourage active involvement and carry-over.
• Work in settings such as client homes, daycare homes and centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings.
• Follow the therapy plan established for each family and child, plan ongoing treatment, and address identified goals while documenting progress.
• Prepare progress reports as indicated.
• Maintain child records and confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Submit required records within established timelines.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Access to a paperless billing and data collection system, with training provided.
• Support from dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff.
• Financial educational assistance program, when applicable.
• Available medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Available 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed