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Special Educator EI- Greater Catskills and Southern Tier, NY

Steuben, NYOnsitePart TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Early Intervention Program
  • IFSP meetings

Nice to have

  • Bilingual

Role summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Special Educator for their Early Intervention (EI) program in the Greater Catskills and Southern Tier, NY region. This role involves providing individualized lessons and support to children from birth to adulthood, focusing on their needs and promoting independence. Responsibilities include developing lessons based on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), tracking progress, reporting, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining professional development. The position can be part-time or full-time, fee-for-service or salaried, with competitive hourly rates based on experience and service provided. A NYS Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification and at least one year of relevant experience are preferred.

Special Educator EI

Details about this opportunity:

  • Location: Greater Catskills and Southern Tier, NY
  • Status: Part- Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
  • Hours: School hours
  • Compensation:
  • EI: Schoharie: $92/hour
  • EI: Steuben: $96/hour
  • EI: Delaware: $ 112/hour

    • **Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

    What we have to offer YOU:

    PART TIME BENEFITS: 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

    • Responsibilities:

  • Work with students who are in a Early Intervention Program providing individualized lessons which target goals from the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
  • Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons based on the IFSP goals and report progress toward these goals.
  • Collect meaningful information on IFSP goals and generate 6 month reports based on child’s progress toward IFSP goals.
  • Ongoing communication with supervisors and multidisciplinary team.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing daily.
  • Attend professional development trainings to maintain best practice approach and continue personal development.
  • Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
  • Attend IFSP 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 Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification
  • Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred
  • Bilingual preferred

    • Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

    ** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

    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.

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