Education Support Staff, SAE
About The Position
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. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team. Education Support Staff assist in the classroom under the direction of the teacher or supervising staff. Responsibilities include supporting student instruction, implementing behavior plans, and performing tasks to maintain an effective classroom environment. Must be dependable, patient, able to follow directions, work well with students and staff, and complete required documentation. At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference. Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!
Requirements
- Must be dependable, patient, able to follow directions, work well with students and staff, and complete required documentation.
- High school diploma
- Six months of direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred
Nice To Haves
- Six months of direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred
Responsibilities
- Supporting student instruction
- Implementing behavior plans
- Performing 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, and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
- Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
