Special Educator , School Age- Dover, NY

Family of Kidz; Town of Dover (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time FFS Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz seeks a Special Educator to deliver home and community-based instruction aligned with IEP goals in Dover, NY and surrounding Dutchess County. The role emphasizes data collection, progress reporting, and collaboration with school teams and families.

Candidates should hold NYS SWD Certification and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and flexibility in a part-time, fee-for-service environment. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Certification SWD-7-12 (or equivalent)
• Experience with IEP goals and data collection preferred
• Bilingual a plus; strong communication and collaboration expected

Responsibilities

• Work with students in home and community settings to deliver individualized lessons aligned to IEP goals.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons to engage learners with varying abilities.
• Collect data on IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and school teams.
• Attend CSE meetings and ensure accurate daily attendance and billing.

Skills

IEP goals

Data collection

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Discrete Trial Instruction

Education

NYS Certification SWD-7-12

NYS Certification SWD (1-6, 5-9, 7-12)

Job description

Special Educator

Location

• Current case available in home in Dover, NY.
• Additional cases available throughout Dutchess County, NY
• Home and Community services
• School based opportunities

Status

Fee for Service Opportunities

Hours

Typically in the afternoon/evening

Compensation

$60-$80/hour

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 FFS Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

• For this case: NYS Certification SWD- 7-12, all grades or Permanent
• For general opportunities: NYS Certification SWD (1-6,5-9,7-12, 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.