Special Education Teacher

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of your classroom environment.
• Provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.
• Coordinate with professionals from various disciplines.
• Serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of your assigned students.
• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems.
• Manage behavioral challenges.
• Serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of your assigned students.
• Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom.
• Affirm appropriate curriculum is established and implemented.
• Organize an effective classroom environment.
• Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate professional writing skills.
• Assure deadlines are met.
• Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required, Masters degree in Special Education preferred.
• NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate or actively working toward certification.

Skills Required

• Oral communication - Expert
• Written communication - Expert

Behaviors Preferred

• Team Player
• Leader
• Enthusiastic

Motivations Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact
• Flexibility

Education Required

• Bachelor’s or better in Special Education or related field.
• Masters or better in Special Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• EDU-Stud w Dis All Grades
• EDU-Spec. Ed. Perm

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Pay

$64,575/year

Schedule

Full Time Regular