Job detail
Teacher (SAE)
The Summit Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Town of Amherst, New York
Salary
$64,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The teacher serves as the classroom leader responsible for lesson planning, student academic progress, and the implementation of iep requirements. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage student behavior and supervise behavior specialists to ensure a safe and effective educational environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in special education and possess a valid nys special education professional or students with disabilities certificate. A master's degree in special education is preferred, along with professional knowledge of developmental disabilities.
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Profit sharing
- Annual raises
- Paid school breaks
- Medical opt-out payment