Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now!
Details about this opportunity:
- Fee for Service Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- Providing vision and orientation and mobility services for school age children
- Compensation: $75-$85/hour
- Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held.
- Various cases in Westchester, NY
- Available during and after school hours
What we have to offer YOU:
Family of Kidz Part Time offerings include:
*New for 2024, 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, Legal and Pet Insurance)*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Full-Time Opportunities Available
- Team Building events
Responsibilities:
- Initial and on-going assessments designed for blind and visually impaired
- Provide instruction and support to students in the development and
maintenance of skills specified in the students’ IEP/IFSP - 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/CPSE/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
- 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 Certification Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
(TVI) - Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting
children and their families preferred - Bilingual is a plus
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.
