Los Ninos Services is an award-winning provider of services to young children with special needs. Our team members are deeply committed to making a difference in children's lives, and we facilitate their professional development and growth.
Compensation and Benefits
- $140 - $200 per evaluation (depending on discipline and experience)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for staff working full time hours.
- Matching 401K Retirement Program for staff working full time hours.
Job Description
- Provide excellence in evaluations of young children in home, day care or community settings that meet Early Intervention requirements.
- Evaluations need to reflect an accurate estimate of the child's functioning and be written well according to the most current Early Intervention standards.
- Evaluations and paperwork need to be accurate and must align with the findings of other evaluation team members. Any differences or inconsistencies between reports must be addressed adequately with the team and in the reports. Work well with children and families throughout the evaluation process.
- Provide parent debriefing and represent the evaluation team at IFSP meetings as needed.
- Provide quality assurance functions including evaluation review, critique and feedback as needed.
- Prepare and submit evaluations and other paperwork timely.
- Learn and grow professionally with a great team of dedicated and passionate early childhood professionals with significant growth opportunities.
Required Valid and Current Registration Certificate OR License (1 minimum):
- New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Permanent)
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
- Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
- Teacher of Students with Speech Hearing and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
- New York State Licensed Physical Therapist
- New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
- New York State Licensed Speech Therapist
- New York State Licensed Psychologist
Requirement:
- Submission of two sample evaluations (minimum) in order to be considered for this position.
Success Factors:
- Demonstrates LNS Core Values: Quality, Team Player, Respectful, Continual Self-Improvement.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be attentive to detail.
- Complete all paperwork accurately and timely.
- Willing and able to submit notes electronically daily.
- Knowledge of word processing and basic internet skills.
Westchester Locations:
Home Based: Westchester and/or Putnam Counties, New York City
Center Based: 15 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne, NY 10532
Skills Required
- Valid New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Permanent) or equivalent license/certificate
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) certification
- Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech Hearing and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification
- New York State Licensed Physical Therapist
- New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
- New York State Licensed Speech Therapist
- New York State Licensed Psychologist
- Submission of at least two sample evaluations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail; complete paperwork accurately and timely
- Willingness and ability to submit notes electronically daily
- Knowledge of word processing and basic internet skills
What We Do
Los Niños Services, Inc. is an award‑winning multilingual agency serving young children and families across New York City and Westchester. They provide early intervention, autism/ABA services, speech/occupational/physical therapies, preschool special education, service coordination, and professional training. Staff are bilingual, licensed clinicians delivering home‑ and community‑based evaluations and supports to over a thousand families annually, focused on equitable, family-centered care.
