Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Job Description:

New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc, is seeking bilingual and monolingual Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEITs) for multiple cases across all of Suffolk County. SEITs provide direct 1:1 teaching to preschoolers in UPKs, preschools, daycares and homes. We have additional opportunities for SEITs to provide parent training (in-person or via teletherapy if approved by district).

Job Responsibilities:

· Maintain positive relationships with parents, teachers, related service providers and supervisors

· Evaluate and assess student needs

· Utilize positive behavior support strategies

· Adapt teaching methods and provide resources to meet the needs of the student

· Follow all mandates on IEP

· Plan activities/lessons to target IEP goals/objectives

· Take data on the goals/objectives to track progress

· Complete sessions notes and service coordination

· Complete quarterly progress marks

· Complete annual review report(s)

· Attend CPSE meeting(s) for student(s)

· Job Qualifications:

• New York State Certification: Students with Disabilities (Birth to grade 2)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must plan and prioritize work effectively
• Professional, dependable and responsible
• Must keep to strict deadlines for reporting as is required
• Bilingual Language Extension- only for bilingual cases

Benefits:

• Competitive rates and rapid payments. Choose to be compensated monthly, or Bi-Monthly
• Flexible schedules
• NYTPS Inc. has been approved by the NYSED to offer Professional Development Special Education Teachers. We bring this great benefit to you as an active provider with heavily discounted workshops occurring frequently at different times during the year.
• The support of Placement Coordinators who will respect your preferences
• Ongoing support from SEIT Supervisors
• Pay Range: $60-80/hourly depending on certification, background and experience

About New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc.:

New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. has been a leader in the educational/healthcare services arena for over 30 years. Founded in 1986, the company plays an integral part in both the public and private health care sectors. NYTPS is a multidisciplinary agency, with placements available for Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, LCSW's, LMHC's, Psychologists (PHD and PsyD), School Psychologists and Behavior Analysts. Our placements include a wide variety of settings such as, UPKs, preschools, daycares, home care, nursing homes, long and short-term care facilities. We are proud of our reputation of excellence and commitment to providing services in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. We pride ourselves in working with only the most experienced clinicians that are interested in making a difference in the lives of others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

NYTPS/NYTPSSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

• Please contact our Recruitment Specialist, Kim Polhemus for more information and to set up a virtual interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $ $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,000 - $96,000