Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) - Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
Manhattan, NY
About the Job
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers to join our New York City team, to work with children and families. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting experience, please apply below. We look forward to meeting you!
New York City Location:
Positions are available throughout Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island boroughs.
Come and join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy. We specialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community, and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, to ensure 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.
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.
JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 evaluationsandprogress 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!
- Students with Disabilities Birth-2 Initial or Professional certification
- Permanent Special Education certification
- Bilingual Spanish a plus; Bilingual extension necessary for provision of services in our preschool program.
- Experience working with children under age 5
- Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
- The ability to climb and descend staircases
- The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
- The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/ or crawl for extended periods
68 per hour