Special Educator, School Age - Nassau County

Family of Kidz; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and Pet保险

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Nassau County, NY seeks a Special Educator to work in home and community settings, delivering IEP-based lessons with flexible afternoon/evening hours. Compensation ranges from $50 to $70 per hour, with part-time or fee-for-service or full-time potential depending on caseload.

The position includes benefits for those working 25+ hours weekly and requires NYS Certification SWD, strong communication, and collaboration with school teams; CSE participation and data reporting are

Qualifications

• NYS Certification SWD is required or valid certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience with children and families preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized lessons in home/community settings to meet IEP goals.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons aligned to IEP goals.
• Collect data on IEP goals and report quarterly progress.
• Maintain ongoing communication with lead supervisors and school teams.
• Maintain attendance and submit electronic billing daily.
• Apply discrete trial instruction and natural environment teaching when possible.
• Attend professional development trainings to stay current.
• Maintain professionalism with parents and professionals.
• Attend CSE meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Independent problem solver

Education

NYS Certification SWD (1-6,5-9,7-12, all grades or Permanent)

Job description

• Location: Various cases throughout Nassau County, NY
• Home and Community services
• Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Hours: Typically in the afternoon/evening
• Follows school calendar
• Compensation: $50-$70/hour
  

Special Educator

Details about this opportunity:

**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:

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)*

PART TIME BENEFITS:

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

• 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.