Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Liberty POST is seeking Early Childhood Special Education Teachers to work per diem with children from birth to age 5 through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Positions are available in Goshen, Wappinger, Sugar Loaf, and Ulster County, New York. The organization provides evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play, emphasizing children’s natural learning environments, families’ strengths and needs, and the diverse population served. The teacher evaluates and monitors children’s progress, determines appropriate goals, adjusts treatment plans, and maintains timely, detailed, confidential records using an Electronic Medical Record system. The role requires following applicable state laws and regulations for Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education. This is a per diem position. Pay rates listed are $54 for a 60-minute Early Intervention session, $140–$145 per evaluation, $60 for a 60-minute CPSE session, and $140–$145 per evaluation. An ABA Team Leader payment of $100 per month is also listed. Payment is biweekly by direct deposit.
Requirements
- Current New York State licensure and/or certification in Special Education.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Early childhood experience.
- New York State teaching certification for students with disabilities in B–2nd grade, or permanent certification in Special Education.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of MS Word and comfort working with computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, monitor, and track children’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Test and evaluate children’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
- Record initial evaluation, treatment, and progress information promptly in the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Write detailed analyses and reports.
- Organize and maintain the confidentiality of children’s records and other documentation.
- Follow state laws and regulations applicable to Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education.
Benefits
- Health benefits and retirement packages are available for full-time positions.
- Sick time accrual 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.
- Collaborative team of professionals.
- Biweekly payment by direct deposit.
