Education Support Staff (Victory Learning Center at AmberLynne)
About The Position
Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening in 2026! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference! We are seeking Education Support Staff to work with students that are typically diagnosed on the Autism spectrum and have mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a third site opening in September 2026! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns.
- Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)
- All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of basic sign language a plus, but not a requirement.
- Associates Degree or Higher in Human Services, Special Education or related field
Responsibilities
- Provide coverage wherever needed to maintain ratio.
- Daily assignments will vary based on the needs of the building.
- Assignments may include: Driving to gym (Martin Rd Location), Lunch coverage while staff members take breaks, Additional support for students during special area times, CSE and meeting coverage while staff members attend, Being assigned to either VLC location due to staffing needs.
- Will be assigned on a rotating basis to attend WAY activities with students that need additional support during time out of the building.
- Will be assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
- Takes an active role in participating in and supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu.
- Develops a working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions.
- Responsible for assistance with personal hygiene tasks, as required.
- Attends and participates in community meetings, team meetings, and debrief meetings.
- Assists with conducting professional development training and team building activities.
- Performs all scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds.
- Performs student belongings searches, as directed by administration. Understands the contraband list.
- Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.
Benefits
- Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
- Paid Holidays
- Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, dental (free insurance options!) & vision insurance options
- Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
- Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
- Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
- Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
- Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
