The Summit Center Hiring for Teacher, Special Education Full Time

The Teacher is the transdisciplinary team leader and classroom manager. They are the case manager for assigned pupils.

CERTIFICATES: NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities 1-6 or actively working toward certification.

A Teacher must be able to consistently and successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems
• Manage behavioral challenges
• Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom
• Assure that appropriate curriculum is established and implemented
• Organize an effective classroom environment
• Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
• Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel
• 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
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

Simply put, our goal is to make lives better.

As 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 everyone we serve achieve the highest level of independence possible.

Summit offers exceptional benefits including:

§ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

§ Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO)

§ 401k Plan with employer matching contribution

§ Discretionary Profit Sharing Contribution

§ Tuition Reimbursement

§ Staff Training Programs

§ Referral Bonuses

§ Fitness Reimbursement Program

§ Employee Wellness Program

Get to know us by visiting our website at www.thesummitcenter.org!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Teaching experience do you have?
• Do you have a valid NYS Special Education certificate?
• Do you have a valid Students with Disabilities1-6 or working towards it?

Work Location: One location