Special Educator - Leave Replacement- School Age

Family of Kidz; City of Yonkers (NY); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 110 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Ongoing Professional Development and培训

Résumé du poste

Family of Kidz is seeking a Special Educator to lead an 8:1:2 classroom for a 2026-2027 leave replacement in Mt Vernon, NY. The role focuses on individualized, differentiated, and multisensory instruction aligned with each student’s IEP and classroom objectives.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals with fidelity, collecting data, maintaining schedules, and collaborating with classroom staff, families, and related service providers.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Certification in SWD (1-6, all grades or Permanent).
• Experience with IEP goals, data collection, and behavior supports preferred.
• Able to collaborate with school team, families, and related service providers.

Responsabilités

• Serve as lead Special Education Teacher in an 8:1:2 classroom for the leave replacement.
• Develop and implement differentiated, multisensory instruction aligned with IEPs and standards.
• Create and maintain lesson plans, schedules, and routines addressing academic, communication, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

Connaissances

Special Education

IEP goals

Collaboration

Data collection

Behavior management

Formation

NYS Certification SWD

Description du poste

• Location: 8:1:2 Elementary Leave Replacement, 2026-2027 School year Mt Vernon, NY

Special Educator

Details about this opportunity:

• Location: 8:1:2 Elementary Leave Replacement, 2026-2027 School year Mt Vernon, NY

Other opportunities include:

• Home and Community services
• School based RR, Consultant Teacher, etc.

• Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Hours: M-F 8:30-3:00 pm
• Follows the school calendar
• Compensation:$50-$80/hour based on services rendered

Please note this is a range. This position is fee-for-service (FFS), rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. Will depend 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
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead Special Education Teacher in an 8:1:2 classroom for the duration of the leave replacement.
• Develop and implement individualized, differentiated, and multisensory instruction aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), curriculum standards, and classroom learning objectives.
• Create and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, classroom schedules, and structured learning routines that address students’ academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional needs.
• Implement each student’s IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and other individualized supports with fidelity.
• Collect and analyze meaningful data related to IEP goals, academic performance, behavior, and student progress.
• Complete required progress reports, classroom documentation, and other district records accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and safe classroom environment using proactive behavior-management and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Provide direction and support to teaching assistants, behavior technicians, and other classroom staff to promote consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral programming.
• Collaborate with related service providers, behavior consultants, administrators, families, and other members of the school team to support student progress and continuity of services.
• 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.

Home & Community Responsibilities (if applicable):

• 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.
• Collaborate with IEP team members and participate in team meetings as needed

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 Certification SWD (1-6, all grades or Permanent)
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred
• Bilingual is a plus

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.