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Job Description Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist 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: SEPTEMBER START COTAs welcome to apply Location: School Based located Central-Southern Westchester, NY • Options for preschool, elementary, middle and high school Status: Fee for Service and/or Full Time potential Hours: Monday-Friday, during school hours (flexible scheduling) Compensation: • Fee for Service: $60-$100/hour, • Full-Time, salary: $64,000-$67,000 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, • Legal and 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, Legal and Pet Insurance) • Employee Assistance Program, • Referral Program, • Professional Development Assistance, • Full-Time Opportunities Available, • Team Building events, • Incentive Program Responsibilities: • Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload., • Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations., • Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management., • Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals, • Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs., • Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel., • Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly., • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews. About You: If you have these attributes: • Passionate to work with children and their families, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals, • Self-starter and independent problem solve, • 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, • Life-long learner who is committed to personal development And this background: • Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy (new grads welcome), • Current New York State Occupational Therapy License, • or current NYS Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure, • Bilingual is 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.

Job Description Long Term Temporary Teacher Assistant - Special Education Private School United Staffing Solutions, a leader in staffing, is representing a Special Education Private School in their search for Teacher Assistants. The school serves students with various special needs from K-21 years old. This is a long term temporary assignment beginning ASAP. The position may have the possibility of becoming permanent if its the right fit. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-2:30pm Pay rate: $24/hr Location: Conveniently in the New Rochelle, about 5-10 min walk from Metro North. Parking lot and street parking available. Responsibilities for the Special Education Teacher Assistant: • Supporting the instruction and tutoring of individual or small groups of students., • Assisting the teacher with classroom management., • Preparing and/or create class materials as well as assist in assigning tasks., • Accompanying class to all specials as assigned., • Assisting the Lead Teacher with monitoring student progress during tests and class assignments, operating audiovisual equipment, and assisting in correcting test papers, recording grades, maintaining files, and keeping accurate daily attendance., • Must have NYSED Teaching Assistant certification, • Must have at least 1 year of experience working with youth with special needs, ideally in an academic setting, but similar experience may be considered We match consultants with rewarding careers where they can fully utilize their specialized talent to not only thrive but to also advance their skills. Every match we make is based on our working principles that guide our team, allowing us to deliver results for both client and consultant time after time. They are: Our core values include: The values we share serve as a compass for everyone at USS, guiding our behavior and representing the foundation of our culture. Our continuing success, our ability to achieve our mission, and our reputation for integrity, service, and professionalism are based on them.At United Staffing Solutions:\r\n\r\nWe match consultants with rewarding careers where they can fully utilize their specialized talent to not only thrive but to also advance their skills. Every match we make is based on our working principles that guide our team, allowing us to deliver results for both client and consultant time after time. They are:\r\n\r\nOur core values include:\r\n\r\nThe values we share serve as a compass for everyone at USS, guiding our behavior and representing the foundation of our culture. Our continuing success, our ability to achieve our mission, and our reputation for integrity, service, and professionalism are based on them.