Special Education Teacher

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Long Island.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Special Education
Master’s Degree Preferred
NYS Teaching certification in B-2nd grade students with disabilities (or permanent certification in Special Education)

Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computers

Valid Driver’s License
Early Childhood Experience
Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position:

Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT position with large enough caseload
Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
Mentoring is offered to all providers
Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
Flexible scheduling
Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type: Per Diem
Pay Rates:Office/Clinic Based (EI/CPSE): Starting $28 for 30-minute session
Home/Community Based EI:45 Minutes: $5760 Minutes: $75
SEIT:
60 minutes: $70

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.