Special Educator, Leave Replacement , School Age- Tuckahoe, NY

Family of Kidz•Westchester County, NY, NY

1d•$300 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position involves working with students in a school setting to provide individualized lessons targeting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. The role requires developing creative and multi-sensory lessons, collecting data on IEP goals, reporting quarterly on child progress, and maintaining ongoing communication with supervisors and the school team. The position follows the school calendar and offers a daily compensation rate based on service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications. It may be either full-time or fee-for-service, depending on caseload.

Requirements

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
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

Knowledge of discrete trial instruction, natural environment teaching, and incidental teaching is a plus.
Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with students in the School 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.
Attend professional development trainings to maintain best practice approach and continue personal development.
Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Attend CSE meetings.