Special Educator , School Age- Suffolk County, NY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and Pet보험

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Suffolk County, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Educator to support students in home and community settings with IEP goals. Roles can be part-time or fee-for-service, with potential for full-time, typically afternoons and evenings, following the school calendar.

You will develop creative, multi-sensory lessons, track progress with data reports, maintain communication with supervisors, and handle daily attendance and billing.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification SWD required or permanent status.
• Minimum 1 year experience in settings supporting children and families preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in home/community to meet IEP goals with individualized lessons.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons based on IEP goals.
• Collect data on IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Communicate with lead supervisors and school team.
• Maintain attendance records and submit billing daily.
• Attend CSE meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative

Time management

Independent problem solver

Flexible thinker

Education

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

Experience in home/community settings

Job description

Special Educator

Details about this opportunity

Location: Various cases throughout Suffolk 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

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

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

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

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.