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White Plains

Kidz Therapy is seeking a Special Education Teacher who is fun, energetic and welcomes a collaborative approach. 

Details about this opportunity:

• Early Intervention/Preschool/Special Instruction/Evaluator

• Full time Mon-Fri.

• Year round Center Based

• Some travel required to Families homes, with travel reimbursement for Mileage.

• Compensation $62-$68,000/year

• Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held

• White Plains, NY

  What we have to offer YOU:

  Family of Kidz Full time Offerings include:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401(K)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• Professional Development Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Program

• Team Building Events

• Legal & Pet Insurance

  Responsibilities:

• Work with Students who are in the Early Intervention or Preschool Program providing individualized lessons which target goals from the Individualized Family Service plan (IFSP)/Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

• Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons based on the goals of the student to develop age-appropriate skills while supporting the needs of the student.

• Collect meaningful information on IFSP/ IEP goals and report progress toward these 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 IEP /IFSP meetings.

  Responsibilities for Evaluations:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings.

• Write detailed evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties.

• Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team.

• Develop appropriate functional goals based upon the needs of the student.

  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!

   

  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.