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 EducationMaster’s Degree PreferredNYS Teaching certification in B-2nd grade students with disabilities (or permanent certification in Special Education)Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computersValid Driver’s LicenseEarly Childhood ExperienceGreat interpersonal and communication skills Benefits for this position:Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT position with large enough caseloadAccrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time LawsMentoring is offered to all providersAccess to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLEFlexible schedulingWork with a team of professionals that care about making a differencePayment is biweekly with direct deposit Job Type: Per DiemPay Rates:Office/Clinic Based (EI/CPSE): Starting $28 for 30-minute sessionHome/Community Based EI:45 Minutes: $5760 Minutes: $75SEIT:60 minutes: $70Liberty 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.