Special Needs Educator

Position Summary:

An active family would like to hire an experienced and caring Special Needs Educator for their school-aged daughter with learning differences. They would like to find someone who is energetic, flexible, and able to travel with them. 

This person must be fluent in English, able to communicate clearly and effectively, and have the appropriate education and training to take an active part in the intellectual and physical development of their daughter.

The right candidate will work in close partnership with the school, parents, and therapists.

 

Responsibilities:

• Actively communicate with the parents.
• Facilitate communication with the school, doctors, and therapists.
• Provide and reinforce research-based specialized instruction to address the learning goals and objectives defined by the child's IEP and therapists.
• Assess the child's progress and work with the parents and teachers to determine when adjustments are necessary.
• Help implement a structure to assist the child with homework.
• Educate and develop the child's natural aptitude; help develop skills that build independence.
• Help reinforce manners, etiquette, responsibility, cooperation, and appropriate conduct.
• Transport the child to and from activities/appointments when requested.
• Able to travel with the child between her parents' residences or on family trips to provide continuity of care.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.A./B.S. in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience either teaching in a school or working with private families.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with learning differences.
• Natural love of and enthusiasm for children and education.
• Exceptional references.
• Upbeat, positive, and pleasant personality.
• Courteous, discreet, honest, and responsible.
• A team player, hardworking, and detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A flexible attitude and be able to accommodate changes in a household routine.
• Patient, tolerant, and understanding with children and able to work in coordination with busy, working parents, and uphold philosophies regarding childcare. Willing to accept instruction and follow through on parents' preferences.

 

Schedule:

Generally, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with the flexibility to work additional hours and on the weekends as requested.

 

Compensation

A salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 offered, depending on experience, with an excellent benefits package. This can be live-in or live-out and a vehicle will be provided for use during work hours.

 

To Apply:

Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration; please include your compensation requirements and a cover letter expressing your interest. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Immediate interviews available.

 

 

Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.