The Special Education Teacher will coordinate and provide Developmentally appropriate educational  services utilizing a written  Individual Family service plan (IFSP). All strategies and goals already documented in the plan.

Our services extend into Essex, Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, and Union.

-Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directs, monitors, teaches using parent/caregiver  friendly strategies to work with children 0-3 years old with Developmental Disabilities.

-Duties/Responsibilities:

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

Assessments in the following Developmental areas to include  Cognitive, Self Help, Communication, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Social Emotional .

Identifies the child's and family needs and develops related strategies to assist with achieving their outcomes and goals.

Assist with developing activities that support all identified areas for developmental improvements or an integrated plan while working and collaborating with a team of other specialists , e.g. speech therapist, Occupational therapist , Physical therapist , Social worker etc. 

Develops individualized Family Service plans for each child, while  setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each child's activities and strategies are planned and organized according to his/her developmental abilities.

Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for each individual child and family. As per IFSP 

Complete progress summary every 6 months, ongoing assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.

Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by the Early Intervention System (EIS).

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

Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

-Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all children ages 0-3 years old .

Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.

Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Must have ability to travel to each child's home or daycare.

-Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Masters degree preferred.

Appropriate state license or certification required.

Two years of experience is highly preferred.

-Physical Requirements:

Driving to each family's and child's home or daycare within 10-15 mins 

Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.

Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.

Basic knowledge of computers to complete necessary paperwork in the state database.

Introduction:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality care to our children with developmental delays. The Occupational Therapist will assess clients' functional abilities, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy to help clients improve their physical, cognitive, and motor skills and abilities. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of evidence-based practices and be able to work collaboratively with clients and other healthcare professionals.

We offer services to children in the Essex, Passaic, Middlesex, Union, and Sussex. 

This position requires travel to client homes as well as in-home sessions.  This position offers a flexible schedule. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing assessment and support team recommendation of frequency, intensity, and duration of OT services during the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings with families and the Early Intervention Team.
• Occupational therapy includes services to address the functional needs of a child related to adaptive development, adaptive behavior and play, and sensory, motor, and postural development.
• Providing individual services or strategies to prevent or minimize the impact of initial or future impairment, delay in development, or loss of functional ability based on the family's outcomes as per IFSP.
• Maintain records of contacts with family and child, progress towards individual outcomes, and a periodic reevaluation of progress according to IFSP requirements.
• Participating as part of multidisciplinary service delivery team training parents .
• Reliable transportation to travel to families homes and flexible working hours.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist

• Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and ability to apply them in practice

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, teams, and other healthcare professionals

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Introduction:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality care to children birth to three. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapy programs to improve the childs' mobility and function. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Lee’s Developmental Services is looking for licensed Physical therapists to service in Essex County. Our practitioners may also service children in Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, and Union.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the child to determine their physical therapy needs and develop treatment plans

• Implement therapy programs to improve childs' mobility, strength, and function

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment

• Educate families on proper therapy techniques and home exercise programs

• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and documentation

• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe work environment

• Participating as part of multidisciplinary service delivery team, training parents, and staff

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and valid state licensure

• Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Physical Therapist

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload

• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals

• Valid driver's license

• Requires reliable transportation to travel to families' homes.

Rates are negotiable.

Lee’s Developmental Services is looking for a Behavior Technician to join our team!

As a Behavior Technician, you will provide Applied Behavior Analysis to children /clients ages  4-21 years old .You will work directly with the clients , and be supervised by the BCBA  to increase their independence and develop new skills.

Responsibilities will include

• Providing therapy to children using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methods.

• Creating activities to implement behavior intervention techniques.

• Collect data on child growth and development, as well as implement behavioral intervention techniques.

• Data collection and submission during sessions with clients as outlined in Clients behavioral support Plan 

• Attend supervision and /or trainings with Clinical Director and /or Behavior Analyst  (BCBA) 

• Completing services required by the client’s behavior support plan BSP or Functional Behavior assessment.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

• Reliable form of transportation

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or an Associate’s degree in a related field

• RBT certification

• Must have 1-2 years of experience working with children/ adults 4-21 diagnosed with autism.