The Summit Center·Town of Amherst, New York
The teacher will fulfill IFSP/IEP mandates and conduct educational activities to enhance skill development for children with developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for maintaining casebooks, collecting data, and communicating effectively with parents and service providers.
**Full time, part time or per diem opportunity**
**Pay is $35.70 per SESSION, sessions are a 1/2 hour long.**
The Summit Center - 2023 and 2024 School of Excellence, as named by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
Teacher - Early Autism Program (EAP) works with students between the ages of two and five individually.
A Teacher EAP must be able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position.
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Assure that IFSP/IEP mandates are fulfilled 2.
Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities 3.
Coordinate development of reports and recommendations 4.
Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems 5.
Collaborate with related service providers, center-based staff, consultants and supervisors, as necessary 6.
Conduct educational activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need 7.
Assure appropriate communication with parents/caregivers, including encouragement of parent participation in instructional sessions 8.
Assure that all required paperwork is completed
**Full time, part time or per diem opportunity**
Candidates must demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities and the ability to manage required paperwork. The role requires the ability to perform all essential functions of the Early Autism Program consistently.
Market context
In New York, Special Education Itinerant Teacher roles are typically in steady demand because schools and early childhood programs need support for students with developmental disabilities. These positions are competitive because employers look for strong knowledge of developmental needs, plus reliable data collection, charting, and report coordination skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct experience with documentation and child support services.