What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Itinerant Teacher position at Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services?
Description: Achieve Beyond is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Itinerant Teacher to join our team. This position is located in Suffolk, NY. As a Special Education Itinerant Teacher, you can work a flexible schedule that meets your needs and make a difference in the lives of our children and families.
We specialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community, and clinic settings. Our team is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, ensuring our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.
We currently offer ABA, Speech, Occupational, Social Work, and Physical therapy as well as Special Education/SEIT services. We serve children and families in the metro New York area (all 5 boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, Long Island and Albany), Virginia/DC area, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware.
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We specialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community, and clinic settings. Our team is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, ensuring our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.
We currently offer ABA, Speech, Occupational, Social Work, and Physical therapy as well as Special Education/SEIT services. We serve children and families in the metro New York area (all 5 boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, Long Island and Albany), Virginia/DC area, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide one on one special instruction to children aged 3 to 5 years in our CPSE program
- Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
- Work in diverse settings such as patient homes, family day care homes, daycare centers, and/or other community settings
- Maintain accurate records of services provided; submit evaluations and progress reports in a timely manner
- Prepare progress reports as per program timelines
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines
Requirements:
- Must have a passion for working with children and families
- One of the following NYS certifications/licenses: Students with Disabilities (Birth - 2) Initial or Professional Certification, Permanent Special Education Certification, TSHH Permanent Certification, TSLD Initial or Professional Certification, NYS School Psychologist Provisional or Permanent Certification, NYS Licensed Master Social Worker, NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Must be self-motivated and a team player who exercises patience and professionalism
- Fluency in a language other than English is a plus
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- Access provided to our paperless billing and data collection system (training provided)
- Support from our team of dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff
- Financial educational assistance program (when applicable)
- Available benefits include: medical, dental, vision and 401k
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including but not limited to:
- Driving a personal vehicle, walking and/or the use of public transportation such as a bus or train
- The ability to ascend and descend staircases
- The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
- The ability to sit on the floor, kneel and/or crawl for extended periods of time
