Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem employment to work with children who are 3-5 years old through 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 all of New York State and New Jersey. 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:

• Work 1:1 with children, ages 3-5 years, with developmental delays

• Travel to children's preschool programs to provide instruction and support
• Collaborate with family members and multi-disciplinary teams to develop goals and outcomes
• Work with family members to facilitate active involvement at home
• Maintain proper documentation and write progress reports as required by NYSED and NYC DOE
• Successful completion of all background checks, as per program, NYC and NYS requirements
• The SEIT is responsible for the coordination of services (as per NYSED regulations):
• Working with the CPSE to resolve any scheduling or service delivery issues
• Sharing information with related service providers to support the integration of SEIT and related services
• Gathering progress reports and anecdotal information relating to the students’ progress from all related service providers to ensure that the SEIT has a general knowledge of the student’s progress and any significant problems, in each related service area
• Participating in person or by telephone in all CPSE meetings
• Providing progress information to parents and the CPSE
• Ensuring effective communication practices, such as telephone conferences, as needed

Requirements:

• Valid NYS Teacher Certification: Student with Disabilities, Birth – Grade 2, OR
• Certified Special Education Teacher (Permanent)

• Candidates must be fully vaccinated

Benefits for this position:

• Direct supervision and mentorship support
• Opportunities for personal/professional growth
• Competitive health insurance: medical/dental/vision FSA account for those who qualify with full time caseloads
• Flexible work schedule/caseload
• Biweekly payments and direct deposit available
• Working in a supportive and positive environment

Hours:

Generally between 8 & 4 PM (Monday-Friday)

Job Type: Per Diem

Pay Rate:

Home/Community Based: Starting at $35 per 30-minute session

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.