Special Education Teacher - Fee for Service Job Details Job Location Amherst - Amherst, NY Position Type Fee For Service Salary Range $84.00 - $84.00 Hourly Description Buffalo Hearing & Speech has an opening for a fee for service Special Education Teacher to work with 2 elementary aged children in their homes in the Amherst area. This position will spend 1 hour/day (Monday - Friday) with each student for a total of 10 hours/week. Specific hours are flexible. Essential Functions: + Evaluates each child in each area of skill development using formal and informal measures upon entrance into program and provides updates on a quarterly basis. + Responsible for lessons involving readiness skill development and modeling appropriate speech and language skills during sessions + Involvement in the design and implementation of goals toward development of age appropriate skills for each child as indicated on their IFSP or IEP. + Assists and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including the child's regular education teacher, in the implementation and carryover of individual therapy goals. Provides ongoing information to the multidisciplinary team regarding specific teaching and/or behavior management strategies. + Assists the child within the classroom or home environment to encourage compliance with expectations. + Will gather information on a monthly basis from each of the child's provider(s) for service coordination log. + Responsible with other team members for children's supervision and safety. + Maintains contact with the parent or guardian regarding their child's progress on a regular basis. + Attends IFSP or CPSE meetings when necessary. + Accurately completes and submits required paperwork Skills: + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing + Special Education Teacher behavioral competencies + Ability to learn on the job and change quickly as situations require Minimum Degree Required: Degree from an accredited university or college in special education teaching Required License/ Registration/ Certification: New York State teaching certification in Students with Disabilities 1-6 or Permanent New York State Special Education teaching certification Physical Requirements: + Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running. + Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements. + Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.