Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Liberty POST is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for itinerant work with children from birth to age five through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available in Rochester. The role involves providing individualized instruction and services that support children’s development in natural learning environments, while considering each family’s strengths and needs and the diverse population served. Liberty POST has provided individualized services since 1994 and employs more than 500 professionals across New York State and New Jersey. Its collaborative teams provide evaluations, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. This position is part-time, with flexible scheduling. Compensation varies by program and service type, with rates listed in the job posting.
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.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience is preferred.
- Experience in preschool, childcare, early childhood education, elementary school, and special education.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement special education strategies and instruction, maintaining daily lesson plans and activities aligned with the Common Core, student IEPs, and New York State learning standards.
- Review and sign attestations for each child’s IEP and ensure services are provided at the location, duration, and frequency specified in the IEP.
- Develop and implement curriculum supporting children with special needs and typically developing children in mastering age-appropriate skills under New York State 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, and active learning environment, embedding instruction across routines and activities.
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 offered to all providers.
- Access to unlimited accredited CEU courses through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Work with a team of professionals focused on making a difference.
- Biweekly payment by direct deposit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
