Education Support Staff, SAE

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence.

Pay

$24.72/hr.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 37.5 hrs./week

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Fully paid breaks
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program:
  • Free mental health counseling
  • Free childcare referrals
  • Access to legal services
  • Grief/eldercare support
  • Financial planning resources

Responsibilities

• Support student instruction under the direction of the teacher or supervising staff
• Implement behavior plans
• Perform tasks to maintain an effective classroom environment
• IEP Support and Instructional Assistance
• Lesson Plan Support and Data Tracking
• Classroom and Operational Support
• Home and School Communication Support
• Behavioral Plan Implementation and Crisis Intervention
• Behavior Data Collection and Documentation
• Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adhere to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance, punctuality, and Paid Time Off
• Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Six months of direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred
• SCIP-R certification (to be provided by agency)
• Ukeru certification (to be provided by agency)
• Must be dependable, patient, able to follow directions, and work well with students and staff
• Must be able to drive to various locations using their own vehicle
• This position requires work outside of regular business hours as needed

Work Environment

• Due to the behavioral disorders of the students served at Summit Academy Enhanced, staff may be at risk of intentional or unintentional acts of aggression (e.g., hitting, kicking, and biting)
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The position may require local and regional travel