Special Educator , School Age- Suffolk County, NY

Special Educator

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 per hour.

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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.