Teacher (SAE)

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

• Review and implement all educational requirements in each student’s IEP
• Establish and monitor individual curricula, data collection, and charting systems
• Implement behavior management procedures developed by the treatment team
• Serve as the classroom leader and transdisciplinary team coordinator
• Supervise and manage activities of Behavior Specialists
• Provide a safe, age-appropriate educational environment for students
• Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
• Ensure students are generalizing treatment gains into the classroom
• Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel (related)
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
• For Secondary Classroom Teachers: Be knowledgeable of and remain up to date on NYSED requirements including Exit Summaries, Transition Portfolios, Training Plans, Transition in the IEP, and Transition Assessments
• Must know about various types of adult services to prepare students to become as independent as possible post-graduation

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelors degree in Special Education. Masters degree in Special Education preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications Required: NYS Special Education Professional certificate or applicable Students with Disabilities certificate required.

Skills

• Passionate about making lives better
• Good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and behavior analysts
• Knowledge of and ability to remain up to date on NYSED requirements including Exit Summaries, Transition Portfolios, Training Plans, Transition in the IEP, and Transition Assessments
• Knowledge of various types of adult services to prepare students to become as independent as possible post-graduation

Benefits

The Summit Center offers a supportive environment and dedicated supervisors. Benefits include competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to the well-being of the individuals served.

Pay

$64,000/year

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm