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Yai

Special education school with integrated therapies

Facilitator

Full-Time
$25/hr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree, training, and/or certificate in a program-related field or as required by the program contract, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Excellent time management and written communication skills.
  • Ability to complete room setup, including movement or sliding of tables, chairs, and other equipment.
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and facilitate one or more Family Support group offerings by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults, and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.
  • Engage with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Work in partnership with support staff to ensure participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.
  • Conduct person-centered goal setting and regularly monitor and evaluate participant progress through observations.
  • Provide individual assistance within a group setting when needed.
  • Communicate consistently with a supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities.
  • Engage with families on site before and after sessions regarding progress, plans, and issues or concerns that arise.
  • Work with program leadership to identify, develop, update, and enhance program curriculum according to evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content.
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance, and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in the appropriate format and electronic systems.
  • Ensure proper facility setup and cleanup for each group session and assist with room setup as needed.
  • Remain current with mandatory and other training, completing it within required time frames.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Yoga certification.
  • One year of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • A Master's degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs.

About the company

Yai's Manhattan Star Academy (MSA) is a private, non-profit day school within the YAI Network that serves students aged 3 to 21 with developmental disabilities. It combines academics with therapies (occupational, physical, speech, counseling) in a Montessori-inspired, developmentally based curriculum, using small classes and sensory-friendly facilities with technology to track progress. The school includes a transition and vocational program to prepare students for life after graduation. Its differentiators are the integrated therapeutic model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental needs, and a continuous education path from early years through post-secondary readiness.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$330K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • STAR generated new adult-transition demand after its July 2025 launch.
  • YAI's FY2025 filings show educational revenue reaching $51.7 million.
  • MSA still advertises rolling admissions, signaling continued parent demand in Manhattan.

What critics are saying

  • MSA depends on YAI for $1.05 million annual management support and operations.
  • YAI's FY2025 educational revenue concentration rises if New York tuition reimbursement weakens.
  • Special-education staffing remains tight; MSA is hiring teachers, therapists, and social workers now.

What makes Yai unique

  • MSA's 8:1 classes pair academics with OT, PT, speech, and counseling.
  • YAI's STAR program, launched July 2025, extends transition services through age 21.
  • YAI management supports MSA with finance, HR, IT, training, and fundraising.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

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