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LEE'S DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Special Educator

LEE'S DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, South Orange, New Jersey, us, 07079

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Job Summary The Special Education Teacher will coordinate and provide Developmentally appropriate educational services utilizing a written Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). All strategies and goals are already documented in the plan. Our services extend into Essex, Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, and Union.

Supervisory Responsibilities Directs, monitors, and teaches using parent/caregiver friendly strategies to work with children 0-3 years old with developmental disabilities.

Duties / Responsibilities

Perform re‑assessments, observations, and documentation to determine the areas in which each child may need extra or modified educational services to meet developmental milestones.

Assess in the following developmental areas: Cognitive, Self‑Help, Communication, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, and Social‑Emotional.

Identify child's and family's needs and develop related strategies to assist with achieving outcomes and goals.

Assist with developing activities that support all identified areas for developmental improvements or an integrated plan while collaborating with a team of specialists (e.g., speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, social worker).

Develop individualized Family Service Plans for each child, ensuring activities and strategies are planned according to their developmental abilities.

Develop and teach lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for each child and family, as per IFSP.

Complete progress summaries every 6 months, ongoing assessments, and track progress to make modifications as necessary.

Develop, complete, and maintain all paperwork mandated by the Early Intervention System (EIS).

Maintain knowledge of special education teaching methods, evidence‑based practice, and best practices through professional development courses provided by EIS.

Celebrate achievements and successes of students.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills; calm and patient demeanor with all children ages 0‑3.

Thorough understanding of special education needs and services.

Ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Must be able to travel to each child's home or daycare.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Master’s degree preferred.

Appropriate state license or certification required.

Two years of experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Driving to each family's home or childcare within 10-15 minutes.

Assist students who have physical difficulties; able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.

Basic computer knowledge to complete necessary paperwork in the state database.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Medical Practices, Hospitals, Health Care, Veterinary Services

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