Special Educator/ BCBA, School Age - Oyster Bay

Family of Kidz•Oyster Bay, NY

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family of Kidz is seeking a Special Educator with a strong behavior background or a BCBA/BCaBA for a part-time, fee-for-service position with potential for full-time. This role involves working with school-aged students in their homes and community settings to provide individualized lessons targeting IEP goals and behavior reduction with functional replacement skills. The position is primarily located in Oyster Bay, NY, with opportunities for additional services throughout Nassau/Suffolk County. Hours are typically in the afternoon/evening and follow the school calendar. Compensation varies based on service, experience, and certifications, with a specific rate for the Oyster Bay case and standard rates for other services.

Requirements

NYS Certification SWD (1-6,5-9,7-12, all grades or Permanent)
Minimum of (2) year experience working in a setting focusing on behavior intervention strategies and building replacement skills.
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

Nice To Haves

CPI trained is preferred but not required, training to be offered upon hire

Responsibilities

Work with students in the home and community setting to provide individualized lessons which target Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
Work with students in the home on behavior reduction with functional replacement skills.
Implement a behavior intervention plan and train additional support staff on BIP.
Implement crisis prevention and intervention strategies as needed and follow company protocols on reporting.
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.
Collect and analyze behavior data to make meaningful changes to strategies implemented for student success.
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.