Special Educator EI/SEIS

Family of Kidz; Oakdale (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Suffolk County, NY is hiring for Early Intervention and Preschool roles. Part-time opportunities (FFS) and potential full-time positions.

Compensation ranges: EI $64-$75/hour; Preschool $55-$60/hour. Responsibilities include delivering individualized lessons based on IFSP/IEP goals, reporting progress, coordinating with supervisors and the multi-disciplinary team, and maintaining attendance and billing.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and 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.
• Team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in Early Intervention or Preschool programs delivering individualized lessons aligned to IFSP/IEP goals.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons and report progress toward goals.
• Collect meaningful information on IEP/IFSP goals and report quarterly progress.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing daily.
• Attend professional development trainings to stay current with best practices.
• Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Attend IEP/IFSP meetings.

Skills

Passionate about children

Strong communication

Collaborative

Self-starter

Time management

Attention to detail

Team-player

Education

NYS Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification

Job description

Details about this opportunity

• Location: Suffolk County, NY
• Status: Part- Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Hours: Day, evening, and weekend opportunities available
• Early Intervention services operate 365 days a year and can be flexibly scheduled
• Preschool services will follow the school calendar
• Compensation:
  • EI Compensation: $64-$75/ hour
  • Preschool Compensation: $55-60/ Hour

Note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

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
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities

• Work with students who are in Early Intervention or 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 IFSP/IEP goals and report progress toward these goals.
• Collect meaningful information on IEP /IFSP goals and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP/IFSP 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/IFSP 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 Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification
• Valid NYS Drivers License
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred
• Bilingual preferred

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.