Apply NowSpecial Educator - Nassau County, NY at Family of Kidz (View all jobs)

　　Nassau County , NY

　　Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you are looking to create your own schedule and have a passion for helping kids, you’re in the right place!

　　Details about this opportunity:

　　Part-Time Fee for Service Special Educators

　　Various cases throughout Nassau County

　　Follows school calendar

　　Home and Community services

　　Hours are typically in the afternoon/evening

　　Compensation $50-$60/hour

　　Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held

　　What we have to offer YOU:

　　Family of Kidz Part Time offerings include:   

　　New for 2024, 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, Legal and Pet Insurance)

　　Employee Assistance Program   

　　Referral Program   

　　Professional Development Assistance   

　　Full-Time Opportunities Available   

　　Team Building events  

　　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, or 7-12 or Permanent)

　　Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred

　　Bilingual is a plus

　　Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

　　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.