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Example special educator requirements on a job description

Special educator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in special educator job postings.
Sample special educator requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
  • Current state certification/license.
  • Experience with special needs students.
  • Knowledge of IEPs and IEP development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
Sample required special educator soft skills
  • Ability to build relationships with students.
  • Patience and flexibility.
  • Creativity in problem solving.
  • Organizational and time management skills.

Special educator job description example 1

Brooklyn, Ohio special educator job description

Required: At least ONE of the following: NYS licensed/certified in Special Education, Students with Disabilities Birth-2 Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education or expected licensure

TheraCare is seeking dynamic for NYS Certified Special Education Teachers looking for a comprehensive and rewarding experience to provide home based Applied Behavior services in New York County, within the 5 boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island) of New York City.

In this role, the NYS Certified Special Education Teachers will provide screening, diagnoses and treatment to children up to 3.5 years old with various developmental delays, in a variety of settings. Provide early intervention through ABA/Special Instruction therapy techniques within the home, school, or community setting. Work with families and a team of other service providers to help achieve child’s IFSP goals. Collect and graph ABA data.

TheraCare offers our Special Education Teachers (SPED):

- Competitive compensation and benefits including semi-monthly payments

- Strong supervision model - our experienced staff is here to help you

- Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis Intro Training Session

- Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth

- Caseload clustered in geographic area of your choice

- Work/life balance and autonomy – flexible schedules

- Professional development opportunities

- Opportunity for Employee Referral Bonuses

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail regarding report submission, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to liaise and collaborate with professionals in various disciplines and at different levels in order to best advocate for needs of children and be willing to travel to various settings for service provision.

Qualified candidates will at least ONE of the following: a NYS Permanent Certification in Special Education, a NYS Permanent Certification as a TSHH, a NYS Initial or Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities, Birth to 2nd Grade, or a NYS Initial or Professional Certification as a TSLD or expected licensure,

For more than 30 years, TheraCare has bee n dedicated to setting the standards for excellence for multi-service healthcare, developmental and educational programs. Our philosophy reflects professionals working collaboratively with families, communities and children to maximize each child’s potential.

TheraCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Special educator job description example 2

Bronx House special educator job description

Required: At least ONE of the following: NYS licensed/certified in Special Education, Students with Disabilities Birth-2 Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education or expected licensure

TheraCare is seeking dynamic for NYS Certified Special Education Teachers looking for a comprehensive and rewarding experience to provide home based Applied Behavior services in New York County, within the 5 boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island) of New York City.

In this role, the NYS Certified Special Education Teachers will provide screening, diagnoses and treatment to children up to 3.5 years old with various developmental delays, in a variety of settings. Provide early intervention through ABA/Special Instruction therapy techniques within the home, school, or community setting. Work with families and a team of other service providers to help achieve child’s IFSP goals. Collect and graph ABA data.

TheraCare offers our Special Education Teachers (SPED):

- Competitive compensation and benefits including semi-monthly payments

- Strong supervision model - our experienced staff is here to help you

- Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis Intro Training Session

- Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth

- Caseload clustered in geographic area of your choice

- Work/life balance and autonomy – flexible schedules

- Professional development opportunities

- Opportunity for Employee Referral Bonuses

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail regarding report submission, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to liaise and collaborate with professionals in various disciplines and at different levels in order to best advocate for needs of children and be willing to travel to various settings for service provision.

Qualified candidates will at least ONE of the following: a NYS Permanent Certification in Special Education, a NYS Permanent Certification as a TSHH, a NYS Initial or Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities, Birth to 2nd Grade, or a NYS Initial or Professional Certification as a TSLD or expected licensure,

For more than 30 years, TheraCare has bee n dedicated to setting the standards for excellence for multi-service healthcare, developmental and educational programs. Our philosophy reflects professionals working collaboratively with families, communities and children to maximize each child’s potential.

TheraCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Special educator job description example 3

Staten Island Academy special educator job description

Required: At least ONE of the following: NYS licensed/certified in Special Education, Students with Disabilities Birth-2 Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education or expected licensure

TheraCare is seeking dynamic for NYS Certified Special Education Teachers looking for a comprehensive and rewarding experience to provide home based Applied Behavior services in New York County, within the 5 boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island) of New York City.

In this role, the NYS Certified Special Education Teachers will provide screening, diagnoses and treatment to children up to 3.5 years old with various developmental delays, in a variety of settings. Provide early intervention through ABA/Special Instruction therapy techniques within the home, school, or community setting. Work with families and a team of other service providers to help achieve child’s IFSP goals. Collect and graph ABA data.

TheraCare offers our Special Education Teachers (SPED):

- Competitive compensation and benefits including semi-monthly payments

- Strong supervision model - our experienced staff is here to help you

- Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis Intro Training Session

- Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth

- Caseload clustered in geographic area of your choice

- Work/life balance and autonomy – flexible schedules

- Professional development opportunities

- Opportunity for Employee Referral Bonuses

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail regarding report submission, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to liaise and collaborate with professionals in various disciplines and at different levels in order to best advocate for needs of children and be willing to travel to various settings for service provision.

Qualified candidates will at least ONE of the following: a NYS Permanent Certification in Special Education, a NYS Permanent Certification as a TSHH, a NYS Initial or Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities, Birth to 2nd Grade, or a NYS Initial or Professional Certification as a TSLD or expected licensure,

For more than 30 years, TheraCare has bee n dedicated to setting the standards for excellence for multi-service healthcare, developmental and educational programs. Our philosophy reflects professionals working collaboratively with families, communities and children to maximize each child’s potential.

TheraCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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