A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher Journey Beyond Consulting LLC New Rochelle, NY Job Details Part-time $90 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Teamwork Experience working with individuals with autism Working with students Special Education Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Journey Beyond Consulting LLC is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Special Education Teacher / Special Instructor to provide individualized, one-on-one educational support to a young child with autism in a home-based homeschool setting. We are looking for someone who understands that meaningful learning may look different for every child. The ideal candidate will be patient, engaging, flexible, and skilled at meeting a child at their current developmental level while building communication, independence, academic readiness, and functional skills. Responsibilities Provide individualized 1:1 special education instruction in the home. Develop engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities based on the child's strengths, needs, and interests. Support early academic and school-readiness skills, including literacy, pre-writing, numeracy, attention, and task participation. Incorporate play-based, sensory-friendly, and hands-on learning opportunities. Support functional communication and opportunities for the child to express choices, needs, and preferences. Promote independence with age-appropriate daily routines and learning activities. Implement and reinforce individualized educational goals. Collaborate with the child's Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), family, and other members of the child's support team to encourage consistency across therapies and instruction. Participate in community-based learning opportunities when appropriate, such as trips to the library, park, museum, or other educational settings. Maintain brief documentation of activities, progress, challenges, and skills addressed during each session. Assist the family in identifying meaningful educational goals and monitoring progress over time. Ideal Candidate We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with: Autistic children Non-speaking or minimally speaking children Developmental and communication differences Individualized or 1:1 special education Early childhood special education Homeschool or home-based instruction AAC or other alternative/augmentative communication approaches Sensory differences and regulation needs Interdisciplinary teams involving
OT, PT, and Speech Therapy Qualifications Preferred:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Education, or a related field NYS Special Education/Students with Disabilities certification or comparable credential Experience providing individualized instruction to autistic children Strong understanding of child-led, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate teaching Excellent communication and collaboration skills Reliable, patient, energetic, and creative Experienced Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, SEIT providers, Learning Specialists, and retired Special Education Teachers are encouraged to apply. What We Are Looking For This is more than traditional tutoring. We are looking for someone who can become an important member of a child's educational and therapeutic team. Our goal is to create an individualized learning environment that builds upon the child's strengths while supporting communication, independence, confidence, functional skills, and meaningful academic progress . To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing: Your experience working with autistic children Your experience with non-speaking or minimally speaking learners Your educational philosophy or approach to individualized instruction Your availability We welcome educators who believe that children learn in different ways and who are excited about creating an educational experience designed around the individual child.
Pay:
$90.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week