Special Educator- Center Based - Baldwin, NY

Details about this opportunity:

• Status: Full time
• Salary: $58,000-$72,500 annually (rates are determined by professional experience, education, skillset, and certifications held)
• Position Starts mid to late April
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, year round (12 Months Salary)

What we have to offer YOU:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Work with students to provide individualized lessons which target Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Work with clinical supervisors to implement student’s behaviour intervention in the classroom.
• Train staff to implement IEP goals outside of the classroom.
• 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.
• 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

Background:

• NYS Students with Disabilities Certification Initial or Professional minimum, 1-6, or 6-12 (required), All Grades (Preferred)
• Experience working with learners with intellectual disabilities and maladaptive behaviours preferred
• ABA experience is preferred
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred

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.