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Teacher (SAE)

The Summit Center

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#Transition Portfolios
#NYS Special Education Professional Certificate
#Students With Disabilities Certificate
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$64,000 - $64,000 / YEARPosted 3 days ago

Location

Town of Amherst, New York

Salary

$64,000 - $64,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Teacher serves as the classroom leader and coordinator responsible for lesson planning and student academic progress. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinical team to implement behavior management procedures and educational requirements for students with autism.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in Special Education is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold a NYS Special Education Professional certificate or an applicable Students with Disabilities certificate.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificatepostgraduate degreeBehavior ManagementClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentData CollectionInterdisciplinary CollaborationLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentTransition PlanningIEP ImplementationSpecial Education Instruction

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Teacher (SAE)

Pay

$64,000/yr.

Location: Amherst NY

Schedule

  • Monday -
  • Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

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.

Summit Academy Enhanced (SAE) provides intense behavior services to individuals that demonstrate challenging behaviors within a school setting. The school integrates a clinical approach for the functional analysis of targeted behaviors as well as safe and effective procedures to properly evaluate treatment interventions prior to classroom implementation.

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.

  • Why Work With Us?
  • 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

Your Impact as a Teacher (SAE)

  • The Teacher serves as the classroom leader and transdisciplinary team coordinator, responsible for lesson planning and student academic progress. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and behavior analysts—to support student well-being. Opportunities for program development and innovation are also available.
  • Review and implement all educational requirements in each student’s IEP
  • Establish and monitor individual curricula, data collection and charting systems

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401K With Employer Match
  • Annual Raises
  • Paid School Breaks
  • Medical Opt-out Payment

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The Summit Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS. Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-1095750. We provide life-changing services for children and adults with autism so that every individual can achieve their full potential. With 500+ employees serving more than...

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
HQGetzville, NY
Founded1973

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  • Implement behavior management procedures developed by the treatment team
  • Supervise and manage activities of Behavior Specialists
  • Provide a safe, age-appropriate educational environment for students
  • Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
  • Ensure students are generalizing treatment gains into the classroom
  • Participate in transitioning and discharging students to less restrictive settings
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel (related)
  • Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers
  • Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
  • For Secondary Classroom Teachers: be knowledgeable of and remain up to date of NYSED requirements including Exit Summaries, Transition Portfolios, Training Plans, Transition in the IEP and Transition Assessments. Must know about various types of adult services to prepare students to become as independent as possible post-graduation.
  • Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    Bachelors degree in Special Education required, Masters degree in Special education preferred.

    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION NYS Special Education Professional certificate or applicable Students with Disabilities certificate required.

    At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

    Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!

    Market context

    New York classroom teacher demand remains steady

    In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.

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