Special Education Teacher - Amherst

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

6d • $61,500 - $64,575 • 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. The team is dedicated to helping every individual they serve achieve their highest level of independence. This role is for a Special Education Teacher who is passionate about making lives better and is in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Special Education required.
• NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate or actively working toward certification.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of the classroom environment.
• Provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.
• Coordinate with professionals from various disciplines.
• Serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of assigned students.
• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems.
• Manage behavioral challenges.
• Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom.
• Assure 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 effectively communicate with families and external service providers.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate professional writing skills.
• Assure deadlines are met.
• Adheres to The Summit Center 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 (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K 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