Part-Time Special Education Aide: School-Based Impact

Family of Kidz; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

RBT and BCBA supervision when appli

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Special Education Aide for a school-based role in Suffolk County, NY. Hours are daytime and vary by district, typically 25–32 per week, with a schedule that follows the school calendar. Compensation ranges from $22 to $28 per hour.

You will support students with organization, transitions, communication, and daily living needs, possibly 1:1 or classroom-wide support. Collaboration with teachers, psychologists, and other specialists is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; six months+ experience with children or adolescents with special needs preferred.
• Experience with autism, learning differences, or behavioral needs is advantageous.
• Bilingual skills are a plus; transportation reliability is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with organization, transitions, communication, social interactions, and daily living needs, which may include mobility and hygiene.
• May include implementation of relevant components of a student’s IEP, behavior support plan, or skill‑building program as directed and within the aide’s role.
• May include collect data and sharing objective observations with the teacher, behavior consultant, or clinical supervisor as requested.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, school psychologists, social workers, behavior consultants, and related service providers.
• Support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Complete and apply required safety or crisis prevention training when assigned.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Demonstrate Family of Kidz core values in interactions with students, families, and school teams.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Family of Kidz is seeking a Special Education Aide for a school-based role in Suffolk County, NY. Hours are daytime and vary by district, typically 25–32 per week, with a schedule that follows the school calendar. Compensation ranges from $22 to $28 per hour.

You will support students with organization, transitions, communication, and daily living needs, possibly 1:1 or classroom-wide support. Collaboration with teachers, psychologists, and other specialists is required.