SETSS/ Learning Specialist (Middle School 7-8)

Job Description

Recruit Secure is collaborating with a school network to hire a dedicated SETSS / Learning Specialist for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a full-time, school-year position (Monday–Friday, 7:50 AM – 3:50 PM) offered as a 1099 independent contractor role with guaranteed full-day pay.

We are a mission-driven, national leader in special education support, providing a content-rich curriculum with a strong focus on character education to charter schools.

This role is specifically supporting Middle School students (Grades 7–8), providing targeted academic and behavioral support aligned with students’ IEP mandates.

Position Overview:

The SETSS / Learning Specialist is responsible for delivering Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) through push-in and pull-out instruction. This includes working with small groups or 1:1 to ensure students with IEPs receive individualized, high-quality support to meet their academic and functional goals.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide SETSS services through push-in and pull-out instruction
• Deliver small group and individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Support students in ELA, Math, and/or content areas as needed
• Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) based on individual learning needs
• Monitor and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in SESIS (or similar systems)
• Develop and contribute to:
• IEP progress reports
• Present Levels of Performance (PLOPs)
• Teacher and service provider reports
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success
• Participate in IEP meetings and CSE processes as needed
• Use data-driven instruction and intervention strategies
• Support classroom behavior and implement appropriate interventions
• Build a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Participate in professional development and team meetings

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• New York State certification in Students with Disabilities (required)
• Experience working with middle school students (Grades 7–8) preferred
• Strong understanding of IEP development, SETSS mandates, and compliance
• Experience with SESIS or similar documentation systems preferred
• Ability to provide targeted small group and 1:1 instruction
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-Day Pay (1099): Guaranteed compensation for the full school day (7:50 AM – 3:50 PM), including instruction, planning, meetings, and professional development
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 225 hours of professional development annually
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

School-year schedule aligned with the DOE calendar, including breaks and time off

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