Float Administrator

The Summit Center • Getzville, NY

1d • $76,000 - $80,000 • 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. 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. The Float Administrator is primarily responsible for supporting individual Academy buildings and units in the absence of the primary school building leader. The float administrator will follow an established schedule to provide coverage and “off the grid” time for primary leaders as well as providing emergency coverage for unexpected absences. The float administrator will also be responsible for completing special high-level projects as per the Superintendent of Schools and will take the lead on managing the teacher mentor and training program as well as the annual review process and related training.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Special Education or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities; preferably in an educational setting
• Training and experience in the use of evidence-based practice with particular emphasis on methods of applied behavior analysis.
• NYS certification in School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL)
• First Aid and SCIP-R certification

Nice To Haves

• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage to buildings/units in the absence of lead administrator
• Follow a schedule to provide "off the grid" time to building leaders, providing on-site support to staff, students and families as needed
• Complete building- or unit-specific administrative tasks as appropriate
• Conduct observations/fidelities as needed
• Provide temporary ongoing coverage to buildings and units as needed for extended leader absences (such as a medical leave or an unfilled position)
• Manage crisis situations in conjunction with other unit and building leaders
• Investigate incidents with support from HR, QA, and the Superintendent as needed
• Ensure safety protocols are followed; ensure safety recommendations for classroom and behavioral management are followed
• Support classroom teams as needed to provide adequate staffing, adjust as needed, and to answer urgent questions
• Support classroom teachers in supervision of classroom support staff
• Ensure enforcement of policies and procedures, including completion of related documentation
• Communicate with families, districts, and transportation companies/staff as needed
• Ensure communication with the lead/building administrator by reporting activities that occurred in their absence
• Provide ongoing evaluation, training, and support for the annual review process
• Assist in the development and implementation of hands-on training provided in individual and small group settings
• Provide training in report writing as it pertains to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and educational evaluations; develop a working rubric
• Ensure that all supporting documents for the AR process are up to date and stored appropriately for access
• Read and edit reports, as needed, to support the assistant principals and principals; provide feedback to teacher
• Complete special projects under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools
• Assist in evaluation and oversight of the teacher mentor program
• Participate in teacher training efforts, including content development and delivering instruction as needed
• Other projects could include, but are not limited to, activities such as conducting student observations for admissions, assisting with transportation issues, organizing resources or content for supervisors or teachers, supporting the development of training content in conjunction with Human Resources or training administrators
• 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree