21 Education jobs in Washingtonville

**Description**
_Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes?_ _Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?_
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
**Being a Special Education Teacher has its Advantages**
As a Special Education Teacher at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
+ Paid orientation.
+ Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system - quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
+ A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals
**Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York** provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. The **Special Education Teacher for Emotional Support** develops and provides specialized instruction to students with emotional support (ES) needs, establishes a supportive learning environment, evaluates and assesses student progress relative to instructional objectives, provides guidance to support staff, and coordinates delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. This position will be located in Red Hook, NY (Dutchess County).
**Salary:**
+ Bachelors w/ Cert: $58,987
+ Master's w/ Initial Cert: $0,047
+ Master's w/ Permanent/Professional Cert: 63,360
**Job Duties**
+ Develops and implements Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students that include (a) present levels of educational performance, (b) special education needs, (c) instructional goals and objectives, and (d) specially designed instruction (SDI) and related services.
+ Implements SDI that is research-based and intended to meet the goals and objectives of the student's IEP.
+ Assesses student progress, using both formative and summative evaluation, to determine the need for adjustments to the student's IEP.
+ Actively engages students in learning, using a variety of instructional techniques, teaching relevant content, and providing specific and timely feedback.
+ Collaborates with and provides consultation to other educational professionals and community service providers (e.g., social workers, psychologists, medical providers) regarding the needs of the students.
+ Provides consultation to classroom teachers and other support staff regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, positive behavior support plans, and other instructional interventions to meet students' needs.
+ Employs and implements a classroom structure and routine to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect.
+ Incorporates a function-based approach to address student behavior.
+ Works collaboratively with and provides consultation to family members to promote consistency in addressing student behavior.
+ Effectively communicates student progress to parents/guardians and responds to parental concerns engaging the family in the instructional process.
+ Adheres to professional responsibilities relative to certification.
+ Understands team goals and own role within the team. Supports team decisions and cooperates with others within and outside the team.
+ Completes responsibilities as assigned under supervision, seeking assistance as needed. Takes accountability for outcomes of own work and ensures timely completion of assignments.
+ Utilizes crisis physical intervention techniques appropriate to the setting and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and others.
+ Maintains compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.
You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer **ASCEND - the first career accelerator program** exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to 15k annually for undergraduate and 25k annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more: : Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Master's degree in Special Education preferred. **NY Special Education Teacher certification required** .
**EXPERIENCE** : Previous Special Education Teacher experience required, will also consider student teaching experience.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
**Company Overview**
**Company Overview**
Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.
**Our Mission:** Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
**Our Culture, Our Expectations**
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.
**What Devereux Offers You**
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after **30 days** of employment. In addition, we offer;
+ Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
+ Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
+ Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
+ Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
**Visit see why Devereux is a great place to work!**
_Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_
**Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(9/29/2025 3:20 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _ _
**_Category_** _Education_
**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_
**_Remote_** _No_
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you're making on the lives of young learners and their families-and knowing that your work matters.

If you're passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Education Director role might be for you!

With KinderCare's world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and dedicated teaching staff, our Education Directors are changing the world one achievement at a time. Education Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.

When you join our team as a Education Director, you will:

• Develop and train a team of educators to be passionate and committed to teaching KLC's curriculum
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Tap into your expertise in education to grow KinderCare Learning Companies' presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers based on the growing need for world class education.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Apply outside knowledge and resources to provide creative solutions within the education field; partner with inclusion services where learning challenges may be present with a child.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively including monthly meetings with parents on where their child is progressing
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred
• Mention and train teachers and staff on how to implement educational materials effectively
• Ability to physically use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to connect with children and their parents

Range of pay $56,250.00 - $02,250.00 Salary
In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional 3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits. - Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- . and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are currently seeking Early Childhood Special Education Teachers in the following areas:

Goshen, NY; Wappinger, NY; Sugar Loaf, NY; Ulster County

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available. 

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:   

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Special Education
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
• Valid Driver’s License
• Early Childhood Experience
• NYS Teaching certification in B-2^nd grade students with disabilities (or permanent certification in Special Education)
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions

• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Flexible scheduling
• Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type: Per Diem

Pay Rate: EI

• 60 minutes: $54
• Evaluation: $40- 145

Pay Rate: CPSE

• 60 minutes: 60
• Evaluation: 140- 145
• ABA Team Leader: 100/month

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.

Job Summary

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (ScreeningEarly Intervention, Preschool).
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trans-disciplinary context.
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals. Use of multimodality strategies. Modification of methods and interventions including but not limited to physical environment, daily routine, adult-child, child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 3 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI etc.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment including but not limited to presentations, demonstrations, meetings, handouts.
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, and Diagnostic team).
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in a crisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates
  • Submits log notes within the established time frame
  • Submits attendance within the established time frame. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Participates in One Site Specialty In-service Program or Site Based Assignment
  • Generates idea, plans, insures and appropriately measures project outcomes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE
  • Educational preparation.
  • Experience Preferred.
• 
  EDUCATION
  • Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field.
• 
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • NYS Certification in accordance with the requirements of the NYSED and program position requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (ScreeningEarly Intervention, Preschool).
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trans-disciplinary context.
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals. Use of multimodality strategies. Modification of methods and interventions including but not limited to physical environment, daily routine, adult-child, child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 3 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI etc.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment including but not limited to presentations, demonstrations, meetings, handouts.
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, and Diagnostic team).
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in a crisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates
  • Submits log notes within the established time frame
  • Submits attendance within the established time frame. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Participates in One Site Specialty In-service Program or Site Based Assignment
  • Generates idea, plans, insures and appropriately measures project outcomes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• EXPERIENCE
  • Educational preparation.
  • Experience Preferred.
• 
  EDUCATION
  • Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field.
• 
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • NYS Certification in accordance with the requirements of the NYSED and program position requirements.
• 
  OTHER
  • If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
  • Must have own transportation to move from site to site and/or home to home to provide patient care.
  • Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills.

Job Summary

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (Screening, Early Intervention, Preschool).
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trandisciplinary context.
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals including; Use of multimodal strategies.Modification of methods and interventionsincluding but not limited to physical environment and daily routine, adult-child and child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 4 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI, etc.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment: (Presentations/Demonstrations, Meetings,Handouts).
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, Diagnostic team).
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate.
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in acrisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Completes Special Assignments
  • Completes two special assignments examples include: (Manages a site/facility for children and families, Manages safety, Manages infection control implementations, Manages staff conflict resolution, Manages audit).
• Leadership
  • Provides formal clinical mentorship and/or supervision for ED., OT, or PT for al least one staff member. Mentorship activities could be specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with two or more staff members per year
  • Participates directly in orientation as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 2 years experience.
• 
  EDUCATION
  • Masters Degree in Special Education;
  • Bachelors degree for designated specialty areas including but not limited to Behavior and FamilyTherapies.
• 
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Meets NYSED Department requirements as described by position and as required for program.

Job Summary

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (Screening, Early Intervention, Preschool).
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trandisciplinary context.
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals including; Use of multimodal strategies.Modification of methods and interventionsincluding but not limited to physical environment and daily routine, adult-child and child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 4 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI, etc.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment: (Presentations/Demonstrations, Meetings,Handouts).
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, Diagnostic team).
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate.
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in acrisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Completes Special Assignments
  • Completes two special assignments examples include: (Manages a site/facility for children and families, Manages safety, Manages infection control implementations, Manages staff conflict resolution, Manages audit).
• Leadership
  • Provides formal clinical mentorship and/or supervision for ED., OT, or PT for al least one staff member. Mentorship activities could be specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with two or more staff members per year
  • Participates directly in orientation as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 2 years experience.
• 
  EDUCATION
  • Masters Degree in Special Education;
  • Bachelors degree for designated specialty areas including but not limited to Behavior and FamilyTherapies.
• 
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Meets NYSED Department requirements as described by position and as required for program.

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (ScreeningEarly Intervention, Preschool).
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trans-disciplinary context.
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals. Use of multimodality strategies. Modification of methods and interventions including but not limited to physical environment, daily routine, adult-child, child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 3 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI etc.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment including but not limited to presentations, demonstrations, meetings, handouts.
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, and Diagnostic team).
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in a crisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates
  • Submits log notes within the established time frame
  • Submits attendance within the established time frame. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Participates in One Site Specialty In-service Program or Site Based Assignment
  • Generates idea, plans, insures and appropriately measures project outcomes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• EXPERIENCE
  • Educational preparation.
  • Experience Preferred.
• 
  EDUCATION
  • Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field.
• 
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • NYS Certification in accordance with the requirements of the NYSED and program position requirements.
• 
  OTHER
  • If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
  • Must have own transportation to move from site to site and/or home to home to provide patient care.
  • Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills.

Job Summary

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (Screening, Early Intervention, Preschool).
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trandisciplinary context.
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals including; Use of multimodal strategies.Modification of methods and interventionsincluding but not limited to physical environment and daily routine, adult-child and child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 4 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI, etc.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment: (Presentations/Demonstrations, Meetings,Handouts).
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, Diagnostic team).
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate.
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in acrisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Completes Special Assignments
  • Completes two special assignments examples include: (Manages a site/facility for children and families, Manages safety, Manages infection control implementations, Manages staff conflict resolution, Manages audit).
• Leadership
  • Provides formal clinical mentorship and/or supervision for ED., OT, or PT for al least one staff member. Mentorship activities could be specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with two or more staff members per year
  • Participates directly in orientation as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 2 years experience.
• EDUCATION
  • Masters Degree in Special Education;
  • Bachelors degree for designated specialty areas including but not limited to Behavior and FamilyTherapies.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Meets NYSED Department requirements as described by position and as required for program.

Required Preferred Job Industries

• Education