The Summit Center·Town of Amherst, New York
The teacher serves as the classroom leader responsible for lesson planning, student academic progress, and the implementation of IEP requirements. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage behavior procedures and supervise behavior specialists.
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Position: Teacher (SAE)
$64,000/yr.
Location: Amherst NY
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.
Your Impact as a Teacher (SAE)
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.
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A bachelor's degree in special education is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold a valid NYS Special Education Professional certificate or an applicable Students with Disabilities certificate.
Market context
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.