22 Jan 2024

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Description:

  • The Children’s School has several collaborative inclusion classes located in community early childhood settings for preschool students with a disability.  We are seeking a certified special education teacher, experienced working with young children with developmental delays and disabilities.  In addition to classroom management, curriculum development and lesson planning to design activities that meet the IEP goals for students, this position requires communication with parents, school districts and other professional clinicians, working on a collaborative team.

Requirements:

  • Requires Graduation from College or University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience.

Salary/Pay:

  • $38.46/hr
28 Jun 2023

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities:

  • Provide meaningful instruction to program participants in assigned Day Habilitation Programs.
  • Develop and implement community based/in-house programming in accordance with program participants needs, preferences, and desires as per their Life Plan.
  • Act as the liaison for the Behavior Specialist assigned to the program. Under the supervision of a qualified Behavior Specialist (i.e. BCBA or LBA) assist with the completion of functional behavioral assessments and the development of person-centered behavioral support plans in assigned programs.
  • Assist the Behavior Specialist with summarizing behavioral data, training employees in the areas of applied behavior analysis, and implementation of The Arc Westchester’s strategic initiatives as they relate to behavioral services.
  • Provide all services in accordance with relevant regulations.

Requirements:

  • Requires a High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Valid NYS driver’s license required.
  • This position is an entry level position for the department.
  • One (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis and basic computer skills including Word and Excel required.

Pay/Salary:

  • $21.60/HR
28 Jun 2023

RESIDENTIAL BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Description:

  • The Residential Behavior Technician implements behavior-analytic services to the people supported under the close supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as well as providing direct support services to the people supported in the program.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement community based/in-house programming in accordance with program participants needs, preferences, and desires as per their Life Plan.
  • Act as the liaison for the Behavior Specialist assigned to the program.
  • Under the supervision of a qualified Behavior Specialist (i.e. BCBA) assist with the completion of functional behavioral assessments and the development of person-centered behavioral support plans in assigned programs.
  • Assist the Behavior Specialist with summarizing behavioral data, training employees in the areas of applied behavior analysis, and implementation of The Arc Westchester’s strategic initiatives as they relate to behavioral services.
  • Provide all services in accordance with relevant regulations.

Requirements:

  • Requires a High School Diploma/GED and a valid NYS driver’s license. One (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
  • Documentation of certification as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board is required within 90-days from date of hire.
  • Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis and basic computer skills including Word and Excel.

Pay/Salary:

  • $18.59/HR
2 May 2023

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Responsibilities:

  • Provides diagnostic, evaluative and therapeutic services for a broad spectrum of speech disorders for children with developmental disabilities.
  • Participates in completing and updating the Comprehensive Functional Assessment.
  • Provide in service training to staff as needed/requested and or assigned.

 

Requirements: 

  • Must have considerable knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
  • Professional- Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech Pathology.
  • Licensed and currently registered as a speech Pathologist by New York State Department of Education as a person eligible for licensure by virtue of holding a certificate of clinical competence.
  • Must have car and NYS drivers’ license.

 

Pay/Salary: 

  • $26.08/HR
2 May 2023

ONE TO ONE AIDE/ CLASSROOM AIDE

Responsibilities: 

  • Substitutes needed for early childhood program serving children with disabilities in Westchester County.
  • Job duties include play and learning activities in a preschool classroom working under the direction of the Teacher.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young children and knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred.  Requires HS Diploma, college is preferred but not required.

Pay/Time:

  • $15.00/HR

 

16 Nov 2022

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and monitor comprehensive program for full day children.
  • Administer psychological evaluations.
  • Plan and collaborate with staff for full day preschool classes.
  • Assist social worker in intake process, parents’ visits, family contacts and communication.
  • Provide parent education workshops.

Requirements:

  • Requires Permanent NYS Certification in School Psychology.
  • Knowledge of Autism/PPD and principal methods for teaching.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, staff and families.

Pay/Salary: 

  • $25.27 – 27.47/HR  
2 Aug 2022

SOCIAL WORKER

The Children School for Early Development, serving children with developmental disabilities ages 0-5, is seeking a Part Time Social Worker. Responsibilities include assessment, implementation of a plan of action based on the needs and strengths of our students and their families. Case management, counseling, social work advocacy, consultation. Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, and a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Considerable experience and knowledge of social work practices provided within an early childhood special education setting is expected.

2 Aug 2022

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

The Children’s School has several collaborative inclusion classes located in community early childhood settings for preschool students with a disability.  We are seeking a substitute certified special education teacher, experienced working with young children with developmental delays and disabilities.  In addition to classroom management, curriculum development and lesson planning to design activities that meet the IEP goals for students, this position requires communication with parents, school districts and other professional clinicians, working on a collaborative team.

Requires Graduation from College or University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience.

2 Aug 2022

CERTIFIED DIETICIAN/ NUTRITIONIST

Description:

  • The residential Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist assesses residents’ nutritional needs and food patterns based on age, activity level, and special circumstances resulting from health related conditions including disabilities, diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies, and obesity.

Responsibilities:

  • For assigned residents, the certified dietitian/nutritionist plans for and directs the provision of food appropriate for physical and dietary needs and provides nutrition counseling and recommendations.
  • For assigned residents, the dietitian/nutritionist plans menus, directs the preparation of food to meet dietary needs and trains residential staff. Ensure that each assigned resident receives a balanced and nutritious diet, served at appropriate times and in as normal a manner as possible.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition with a minimum of six months of experience, OR an Associate’s degree in dietetics/nutrition with at least eight years of experience.
  • Must be Certified as a Dietitian-Nutritionist in New York State. A NYS Driver’s license is also required.

Pay/Salary:

  • $29.23 to $42.32/HR
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