Reading Specialist

Job description

Reading Specialist

Nassau / Suffolk County, NY

Reading Specialist

Details about this opportunity:

Location: Nassau/Suffolk County, NY

Status: Fee for service

Hours: Monday-Friday follows school calendar

Compensation: $55-$60/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:

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

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

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 in the home, community and/ or School 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.

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 Teachers certification and/or Students with Disabilities certification (Certification must be 1-6, All grades or Permanent)

Must be CERTIFIED in Wilson Reading and/or Orton Gillingham

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.

Worksite address

nassau, NY, 12123, US

Who can apply

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