- Salary
- $22 – $28
- Location
- Suffolk County
- Department
- Kidz Educational Services (Schoolage)
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Details about this opportunity:
- Location: Suffolk County, NY (school based)
- Hours: Daytime hours vary by school district; typically 25–32 hours per week (for example, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.)
- Schedule: Follows the school district calendar, including holidays and breaks
- Compensation: $22–$28 per hour
- Assignment: May include 1:1 student support or support across a special education or general education classroom
What we have to offer YOU
PART TIME BENEFITS
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave consistent with state and local regulations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Team Building Events
- Incentive Program
- Opportunities for training and professional growth, including RBT and BCBA supervision when applicable
Responsibilities:
- Support students with organization, transitions, communication, social interactions, and daily living needs, which may include mobility and hygiene
- May include implementation of relevant components of a student’s IEP, behavior support plan, or skill-building program as directed and within the aide’s role
- May include collect data and sharing objective observations with the teacher, behavior consultant, or clinical supervisor as requested
- Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, school psychologists, social workers, behavior consultants, and related service providers
- Support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Complete and apply required safety or crisis prevention training when assigned
- Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements
- Demonstrate Family of Kidz core values in interactions with students, families, and school teams
About You:
If you have these attributes:
- A passion for supporting children and adolescents with diverse learning needs
- Patience, empathy, and a commitment to helping students gain independence
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to follow instructional plans, accept feedback, and collaborate with a school team
- Sound judgment and respect for student confidentiality
- The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment
And this background:
- High school diploma required
- At least six months of supervised experience working with children or adolescents with special needs
- Reliable transportation
- Current enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate program in education, psychology, human services, healthcare, or a related field preferred
- Experience supporting students with autism, learning differences, or behavioral needs preferred
- Experience in a special education classroom or 1:1 school assignment preferred
- Bilingual skills are a plus
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.