Special Education Instructor-Early Intervention

Job Description

Job Description

EmpowerED Care is a mission-driven agency dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered services to children and families across New York. Rooted in care and driven by impact, our Early Intervention program is built on integrity, excellence, and partnership. EmpowerED Care is seeking a passionate and skilled Special Instructor (Special Education Teacher) to provide individualized early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three) and their families.

We have multiple locations that we service around New York City; Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.

We can offer Full-Time / Part-Time / Contract positions. We offer a flexible schedule with remote / hybrid work with travel to patients within your community.

Role Overview :

The Special Instructor partners with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to support children’s developmental growth through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered practices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct developmental assessments and participate in multidisciplinary evaluations to identify strengths, needs, and learning goals.
• Develop and implement individualized family service plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with the EI team and family.
• Provide direct special instruction in home, community, and center-based settings to promote cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive development.
• Model effective strategies for parents / caregivers and coach them in embedding developmental learning within daily routines.
• Collaborate closely with Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists, as well as Service Coordinators, to ensure coordinated, whole-child support.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with NYS Department of Health and Early Intervention Program standards.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing reflective supervision consistent with EmpowerED Care’s quality assurance and training plan.

Qualifications (per NYS DOH requirements) :

Why Join EmpowerED Care?

Mission-Driven Work – Make a lasting impact on children and families.

Collaborative Team – Work alongside dedicated professionals in education and healthcare.

Growth Opportunities – Expand your expertise in trauma-informed care and early intervention .

Flexible Schedule with Remote / Hybrid work!

Company Description

WHERE CARE MEETS EXPERTISE - HEALING-CENTERED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES

EmpowerED Care is a trauma-informed, family-centered agency committed to transforming lives through education, therapeutic intervention, and community-based support. Lead by clinicians with lived experiences in high risk-high need communities, we believe that learning, communication, and personal growth are lifelong journeys—deserving of specialized, compassionate services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities.

Company Description

WHERE CARE MEETS EXPERTISE - HEALING-CENTERED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES\r\n\r\nEmpowerED Care is a trauma-informed, family-centered agency committed to transforming lives through education, therapeutic intervention, and community-based support. Lead by clinicians with lived experiences in high risk-high need communities, we believe that learning, communication, and personal growth are lifelong journeys—deserving of specialized, compassionate services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities.