Special Education Teacher

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Rochester, NY

22d•$28 - $115

About The Position

Liberty POST is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for itinerant work with children from birth to age 5 through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available in Rochester. The role involves providing individualized instruction and services in children's natural learning environments, supporting their development through child-directed play and collaboration with families and other professionals. The teacher plans and implements special education strategies and instruction, develops lesson plans and activities aligned with student IEPs and applicable learning standards, and assesses children to inform quarterly and annual review reports. The teacher also helps provide a developmentally appropriate, child-focused, safe, active learning environment and incorporates instruction into routines and activities. This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling. Compensation varies by program, service type, session duration, and group size. EI rates listed are $40–$45 for Basic, $54–$59 for Extended, $100–$110 for Evaluation, and $32–$35 for Basic Facility Rate. CPSE rates range from $14–$60 per child depending on service type, duration, and group size; Evaluation pays $95–$115. Payment is biweekly by direct deposit.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education.
Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2) and Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2), or equivalent.
Experience in preschool, childcare, early childhood education, elementary school, and special education.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement special education strategies and instruction, and maintain daily lesson plans and activities reflecting Common Core goals, student IEPs, and NYS learning standards.
Review and sign an attestation of each child's IEP and ensure services are delivered at the location, duration, and frequency specified in the IEP.
Develop and implement curriculum that supports children with special needs and typically developing children in mastering age-appropriate skills under NYS and UPK regulations, using children's strengths, preferences, and interests.
Assess children formally and informally and prepare quarterly and annual review reports for each child in the classroom.
Provide a developmentally appropriate, child-focused, safe, active learning environment and embed instruction across routines and activities.