Special Education Teacher

Liberty Resources•Rochester, NY

16d

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 support of children’s development, with attention to their natural learning environments, family strengths and needs, and diverse backgrounds. Liberty POST uses a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education.
Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2) and Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2) certification, or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is preferred.
Experience in preschool, childcare, early childhood education, elementary school, or special education.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement special education strategies and instruction, maintaining daily lesson plans and activities aligned with Common Core goals, student IEPs, and New York State learning standards.
Review and sign an attestation for each child’s IEP and ensure that services are implemented according to the location, duration, and frequency listed in the IEP.
Develop and implement curriculum that supports children with special needs and typically developing children in mastering age-appropriate skills, in accordance with 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, active learning environment and embed instruction across routines and activities.