Special Educator- Center Based

Family of Kidz; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Team Building Events

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Hawthorne, NY is hiring full-time instructional support professionals to implement individualized lessons in home and community settings, targeting IEP goals for children with varied abilities.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting progress, and maintaining strong communication with supervising teams while delivering engaging, data-driven, multi-sensory instruction.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Dual Certification; Students with Disabilities K-12 preferred.
• Experience with learners with intellectual disabilities and maladaptive behaviors preferred.
• ABA experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in home and community settings to provide individualized lessons aligning with IEP goals.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons based on IEP goals to engage learners.
• Collect data on IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Maintain ongoing communication with lead supervisors and school teams.

Skills

Passion for helping kids

Strong communication

Collaboration with professionals

Self-motivation

Time management

Flexible thinking

Team player

Education

NYS Dual Certification; Students with Disabilities K-12 Preferred

Experience with learners with intellectual disabilities

ABA experience preferred

1 year experience with children & families

Job description

Family ofKidzis hiring and has immediate openings! If you are looking to create your own schedule and have a passion for helping kids, you’re in the right place!

Details about this opportunity:

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
• Hawthorne, NY
• Compensation $65,000-$75,000 annually
  • Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held

What we have to offer YOU:

Family of Kidz Full time Offerings include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Team Building Events
• Legal & Pet Insurance

Responsibilities:

• Work with students in the home and community setting to provide individualized lessons which target Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons based on IEP goals to engage and captivate learners with various abilities.
• Collect meaningful data on IEP goals and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP goals.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors and school team.
• Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing on a daily basis .
• Knowledge of discrete trial instruction, natural environment teaching, and incidental teaching is a plus.
• Attend professional development trainings to maintain best practice approach and continue personal development.
• Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Attend CSE meetings.

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate about working with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team-player

And this background:

• NYS Dual Certification; Students with Disabilities K-12 Preferred
• Experience working with learners with intellectual disabilities and maladaptive behaviors preferred
• ABA experience is preferred
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family ofKidzhas brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family ofKidzprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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