Special Education Intinerant Teacher
Description
Position Title: Pediatric Special Educator – Early Intervention
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Location: Rochester Hearing & Speech Center and community-based settings (homes, preschools, daycares, teletherapy)
Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Time As Reported (TAR)
Status: Exempt / Salaried
Pay Range: $48,000-50,000
(Final offer depends on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and employment status; this is a good-faith estimate in compliance with NYS Pay Transparency Law.)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Special Educator specializing in Early Intervention to teach a multidisciplinary classroom program serving children aged two to three years with developmental delays, disabilities, or special needs. The educator will assess developmental levels, collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and provide direct instruction and support to children both individually and in small groups to enhance developmental growth.
Primary Responsibilities
· Conduct developmental screenings and assessments to identify delays or disabilities.
· Collaborate with families, pediatricians, therapists, and other professionals to develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
· Set measurable goals tailored to each child’s unique developmental needs.
· Deliver individualized and small-group instruction targeting cognitive, motor, language, social-emotional, and adaptive skills.
· Use evidence-based and play-based learning strategies to promote progress.
· Train and coach parents/caregivers to integrate developmental strategies into daily routines.
· Provide emotional support, guidance, and resources to families navigating developmental challenges.
· Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including speech, occupational, and physical therapists, psychologists, and social workers.
· Maintain accurate and timely records of progress, assessments, and communication.
· Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and transition planning to preschool or other service settings.