SEIT
Bank Street College of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Vacancy - Per Diem: Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

The Home and Community-Based Program provides SEIT services and Evaluations for children ages 3-5 with special needs. SEIT services are determined and educational goals are derived from the Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed by the NYC Department of Education (DOE) district Chairperson, the multidisciplinary team and/or evaluators.

The SEIT's role is to work with children who require extra support in regular education settings, supporting them to become fully integrated into his or her school program. The objective of the SEIT is to have each child function independently in the classroom with the help of his or her regular classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

-Plan and implement educational goals according to the IEP. Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with parents and therapists regarding educational treatment of child. Attend IEP/team meetings as needed. Responsible for daily session notes and quarterly/annual progress reports.

-All required tasks of a SEIT, including doing case mandated hours/week, indirect case work, monthly paperwork and quarterly reports for CPSE/CSE, attend all DOE meetings, coordinate team meetings and paperwork from related service providers, and ongoing contact with family as needed.

Qualifications:

-Must have NYS certification in Students with Disabilities N-6 or Special Education.

-Knowledge of and experience with DOE/CPSE/CSE regulations and methods of obtaining services for families

-Knowledge of and experience with aging out process and ongoing schools

-Knowledge and experience using assessment tools to determine eligibility for CPSE services

-Strong interpersonal skills for working with families and school personnel

-Strong organizational skills for keeping track of ongoing paperwork and required meetings

Start date: Immediately

Salary: $69-$72 per hour depending on experience

ABOUT US

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.