Evaluator - Westchester County

Family of Kidz•Westchester, NY

11d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Special Educator EI/SEIS Evaluator Details about this opportunity: Location: Westchester County, NY (Home/Community and office) Status: Full Time Hours: 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6p Compensation: $65,000-$70,000/Annually 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

Requirements

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 Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 Certification
Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Work with students who are in 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 IFSP/IEP goals and report progress toward these goals.
Collect meaningful information on IEP /IFSP goals and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP/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 IEP/IFSP meetings.
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.