Special Educator EI/SEIS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in New York State seeks a dedicated Preschool Specialist to deliver individualized lessons during school hours for children in a Preschool Program. You will develop creative, multi-sensory activities aligned to IFSP/IEP goals and report progress toward those goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, ongoing communication with families and professionals, accurate attendance, and daily billing. College-level preparation and IEP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage time and organize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with Preschool students providing individualized lessons based on IFSP/IEP goals.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons aligned to IEP goals and report progress.
• Collect information on IEP goals and report quarterly progress.
• Ongoing communication with supervisors and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing daily.
• Attend professional development trainings and IEP meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Collaboration

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.