Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

Description:

Since 1994, InterActive Therapy Group has been providing children with special needs a range of high-quality, individualized services. Headquartered in New York City, we have grown from our original speech-language therapy practice to a full range of multi-disciplinary services throughout New York State and beyond. We currently serve the New York City, Mid-Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Westchester regions in New York.

At InterActive Therapy Group, we are committed to serving the diverse population of families with children with special needs in our communities. With our team of highly trained professionals, we aim to help each child reach their maximum physical, social, educational, and emotional potential in the home, school, and community settings.

By providing the highest quality services and working closely with the needs of each family, we envision an inclusive community of happy and healthy children, of all abilities, exercising their right to play, fully participating in family and community activities, and dreaming of a limitless future. 

Interactive Therapy Group is currently seeking Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) to work with 3 to 5 years old.  This position would be providing special in preschool-aged and/or Head Start programs in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The Special Education Itinerant Teacher reports directly to the Team Lead.

Responsibilities:

Role of the SEIT:

The Special Education Itinerant Teacher will provide services to pre-school children, ages 3-5, who have been identified with special needs. The SEIT will coordinate education efforts for the child with classroom teachers and school staff. They will act as a case coordinator to oversee the child’s IEP goals, related services on the child’s IEP, and implement educational plans effectively during their sessions. They will attend required Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings as well as ongoing, staff-in services and mandatory quarterly meetings. Finally, they will organize and maintain confidentiality on the child’s record and perform related duties as required. 

Qualifications: