Special Education Teacher - Amherst

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher leads a collaborative team and manages all aspects of the classroom environment. The teacher provides tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, coordinates with professionals across disciplines, and serves as case manager overseeing the progress and support of assigned students. The role is based in Amherst, NY, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Pay is $61,500 without certification or $64,575 per year with certification; a sign-on bonus is available.

The Summit Center provides evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Its team is committed to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• NYS Special Education Permanent certificate, Students with Disabilities certificate, or actively working toward certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection, and charting systems.
• Manage behavioral challenges.
• Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom.
• Ensure 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 communicate effectively with families and external service providers.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate professional writing skills.
• Ensure deadlines are met.
• Adhere to The Summit Center’s core agency values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year).
• Up to 12 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 of up to $1,000 per year.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

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