Educational Coordinator

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

1d • $65,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

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. The Educational Coordinator oversees the implementation of evidence-based curriculum and interventions across Summit Academy, ensuring consistency in educational programming and classroom standards. In collaboration with the Principal, Educational Coordinators, and Clinical Coordinators, this role supports high-quality instruction, promotes fidelity to established practices, and ensures consistency across classrooms and home programs.

Requirements

• Master Degree or Ph.D. in Special Education or related field
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a direct clinical or educational setting with children or adults with developmental disabilities
• Training and experience in the use of evidence-based practice with particular emphasis on methods of applied behavior analysis
• Maintains Professional or Permanent Certification as a Teacher, School Psychologist; or other related professional.
• NYS certification in School Building Leader (SBL), School District Leader (SDL) or certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst required within 3 years of accepting position.

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience as a classroom Teacher preferred.
• Preferred Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• First Aid and SCIP-R certification (agency will provide)

Responsibilities

• Oversee teacher and direct care staff training and development in the area of curriculum and instruction.
• Conduct visits and informal observations to ensure instructional quality and adherence to classroom standards.
• Model effective teaching strategies and facilitate group instruction sessions for continued learning.
• Offer continuous coaching to staff.
• Provide input to Principal and Assistant Principal to recognize staff accomplishments and address performance concerns in the areas of curriculum and instruction.
• Assist teams in developing classroom schedules to meet the educational needs of their students.
• Guide teachers in the development of student goals and objectives during the AR process to ensure an appropriate, comprehensive and functional curriculum for all students.
• Ensure that each student has a curriculum that includes a clear delineation of objectives, individualized lesson plans, and methods for tracking individual progress; provide clinical and technical support for all curricula.
• Engage in curriculum problem solving by addressing and resolving curriculum-related issues.
• Ensure educational materials are appropriate and aligned with best practice/evidence-based practice.
• Administer educational assessments across all approved curricula.
• Attend team meetings and other programming meetings as required.
• Support the implementation of recommended behavioral strategies and plans, and accompanying curriculum goals.
• Ensure that curriculum and instruction recommendations from meetings are implemented and evaluated.
• Contribute to efforts to support staff development, morale, etc. at the building level.
• Adhere to curriculum and instruction initiatives, as directed by the Curriculum Coordinator; participate in Educational Coordinator meetings to provide input and receive pertinent information and updates.
• Participate in Academy Leadership meetings and contribute to Academy-wide efforts and initiatives, as appropriate.
• Conduct training as needed/appropriate for the Academy staff as a whole.
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.
• Adheres to The Academy policies, and 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

• Up to 42 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level