Special Educator EI/SEIS

Family of Kidz; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a part-time preschool specialist to work during school hours in Orange/Ulster County, NY. The role involves delivering individualized lessons aligned with IFSP/IEP goals and documenting progress for quarterly reporting.

Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining attendance records, and participating in IEP meetings. Certification and prior experience in child services are preferred, with bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who are in a Preschool Program providing individualized lessons which target goals from the IFSP/IEP.
• Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons based on the IEP goals and report progress toward these goals.
• Collect meaningful information on IEP goals and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP goals.
• Ongoing communication with supervisors and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing daily.
• Attend professional development trainings to maintain best practice approach and continue personal development.
• Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Attend IEP meetings.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Team-player

Time management

Collaboration with professionals

Flexible thinker

Independent problem solver

Education

NYS Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification

Job description

Details about this opportunity

• Status: Part- Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Hours: School hours
• Preschool services will follow the school calendar
• Compensation: $65-$67/ hour
• Location: Orange/ Ulster County, NY

What we have to offer YOU

PART TIME BENEFITS

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and Pet Insurance)*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities

• Work with students who are in a Preschool Program providing individualized lessons which target goals from the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) / Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
• Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons based on the IEP goals and report progress toward these goals.
• Collect meaningful information on IEP goals and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP goals.
• Ongoing communication with supervisors and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing daily.
• Attend professional development trainings to maintain best practice approach and continue personal development.
• Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Attend IEP meetings.

About You

• 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 Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has 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 of Kidz provides 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.