<p>Special Education Teacher - Early Intervention (SPED)</p> <p>Location: Staten Island, NY</p> <p>Company: TheraCare</p> <p>Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Hourly, & Fee-for-Service</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>About TheraCare</p> <p>TheraCare has been a trusted provider of Early Intervention services across all five boroughs of New York City for over three decades. Our mission is to support the growth and development of children from birth to age 3 through family-centered, evidence-based practices. We are seeking Special Education Teachers who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives within home and community settings.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>As a Special Education Teacher in our Early Intervention program, you will work with infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays. You will design and implement individualized intervention plans and partner with families to support their child's educational and functional growth.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct early childhood special education services to children in home and community settings </li><li>Implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) </li><li>Conduct developmental assessments and progress monitoring </li><li>Work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members </li><li>Deliver family coaching to encourage developmental growth </li><li>Maintain documentation and service logs in compliance with NYC EI requirements </li></ul> <p>What We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, hourly, or fee-for-service options </li><li>Competitive pay structure </li><li>Opportunities for supervision and clinical mentorship </li><li>Mobile-friendly electronic documentation system </li><li>Ongoing professional development and CEU opportunities </li><li>Referral and retention bonuses </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>New York State certification in Special Education (Birth-Grade 2), Special Education Permanent Certification or TSSLD/TSHH </li><li>Experience with infants, toddlers, or early childhood preferred </li><li>Knowledge of Early Intervention service delivery models and documentation standards </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills </li><li>Ability to travel within assigned boroughs of NYC </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer) </li><li>Ability to lift up to 30 pounds </li><li>Ability to sit for extended periods of time </li><li>Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis </li><li>Ability to stand for extended periods of time </li><li>Rates are determined based on a combination of factors such as experience level, assignment location, service setting, and applicable program guidelines. </li></ul>