Bilingual Special Educator for EI

Hand In Hand Development, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A developmental services organization in New York is seeking a qualified professional to provide behavior intervention and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with autism. Excellent communication skills are critical for this role. The organization offers impactful work in a supportive environment, helping children with developmental disabilities gain essential skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with people with autism.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior intervention in various settings.
• Collaborate on programs and goals in IFSP.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve objectives.

Skills

Behavior intervention

Collaboration with families

Strong communication skills

Experience with autism

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related field

NYS Licensure as Special Educator or LMSW

Teaching Certifications: Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd grade

Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education Certificate

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

A great place to work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide behavior intervention within the home, school, or community setting.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team to create programs and work towards goals listed in the child’s IFSP.
• Collaborate with the supervisor.
• Work effectively with our team of multi-disciplinary service providers

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements (one of the following)

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related field
• NYS Licensure as Special Educator or LMSW
• Teaching Certifications: Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd grade
• Initial, Professional or Permanent Special Education Certificate
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Development of behavior plans and skill acquisition plans
• Experience working with parents
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of 2 years of working with people with autism and related developmental disabilities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to numerous locations to meet with clients, attend meetings and visit healthcare facilities.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hand In Hand Development, Inc., CMA is a NYS DOH approved Early Intervention Agency that provides evaluations, service coordination, and therapeutic services for children birth to 3 in all 5 boroughs, upstate and Long Island. Hand In Hand is also an approved Care Management Agency (CMA) under the lead health home of the Collaborative for Children and Families (CCF), and provides comprehensive care management, health promotion, transitional care, and family support for children and young adults from birth to age 21. Hand In Hand Development is the largest CMA in New York and is recognized as a leader and innovator in the provision of care management services.