Special Educator EI/SEIS-Dutchess County, NY

Family of Kidz; Town of Red Hook (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; 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 is seeking a Special Educator EI/SEIS for Dutchess County, NY. The role supports preschool students with special needs under IFSP/IEP frameworks, delivering individualized lessons and tracking progress.

The position may be part-time or fee-for-service, with potential for full-time opportunities depending on caseload. The ideal candidate has NYS certification for Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Define and implement IFSP/IEP goals through individualized preschool lessons.
• Report progress toward IEP goals with clear documentation.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and multidisciplinary team.
• Attend IEP meetings and coordinate with parents and educators.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in a Preschool Program to deliver individualized lessons aligned to IFSP/IEP goals.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons and track progress on goals.
• Collect data and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP goals.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain attendance records and submit electronic billing daily.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Attend IEP meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual

Education

NYS Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification

Job description

Special Educator EI/SEIS

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:
• Location: Dutchess County, NY
• Status: Part- Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Hours: School hours
• Preschool services will follow the school calendar
• Compensation:
• EI/Preschool: $60-$67/ hour

Please 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:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• 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:

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
• 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.