Special Educator, School Age - Nassau County

Family of Kidz; Village of Farmingdale (NY); Remote; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Team Building Events

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Program

Job summary

A child-focused organization is seeking a Special Educator to work with students in their homes and communities. Responsibilities include developing individualized lessons based on IEP goals, tracking progress, and maintaining effective communication with parents and supervisors. Candidates should possess NYS Certification SWD and ideally have experience supporting children with special needs. This position offers flexible scheduling, with part-time and full-time opportunities available, and competitive hourly compensation ranging from $50 to $70.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a child support setting preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to provide individualized lessons for IEP goals.
• Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons.
• Report quarterly on child's progress.
• Communicate with supervisors and school teams.
• Maintain accurate attendance and billing records.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Strong communication skills

Time management

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Location: Various cases throughout Nassau County, NY

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:

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

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

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

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

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

• 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

Application

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

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.