What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Staff, SAE position at The Summit Center?
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Description
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Position: Education Support Staff, SAE
Pay: $24.00/hr.
Location: Amherst NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week
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. 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?
Education Support Staff assist in the classroom under the direction of the teacher or supervising staff. Responsibilities include supporting student instruction, implementing behavior plans, and performing tasks to maintain an effective classroom environment. Must be dependable, patient, able to follow directions, work well with students and staff, and complete required documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Due to the behavioral disorders of the students served at Summit Academy Enhanced, staff may be at risk of intentional or unintentional acts of aggression (e.g., hitting, kicking, and biting). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position may require local and regional travel, and the employee must be able to drive to various locations using their own vehicle. This position requires work outside of regular business hours as needed.
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!
Description
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Position: Education Support Staff, SAE
Pay: $24.00/hr.
Location: Amherst NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week
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. 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 Fully paid breaks
- Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
- Employee Assistance Program:
- Free mental health counseling
- Free childcare referrals
- Access to legal services
- Grief/eldercare support
- Financial planning resources
Education Support Staff assist in the classroom under the direction of the teacher or supervising staff. Responsibilities include supporting student instruction, implementing behavior plans, and performing tasks to maintain an effective classroom environment. Must be dependable, patient, able to follow directions, work well with students and staff, and complete required documentation.
- IEP Support and Instructional Assistance
- Lesson Plan Support and Data Tracking
- Classroom and Operational Support
- Home and School Communication Support
- Behavioral Plan Implementation and Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Data Collection and Documentation
- Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
- Adhere to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance, and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
- Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor
- High school diploma
- Six months of direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Due to the behavioral disorders of the students served at Summit Academy Enhanced, staff may be at risk of intentional or unintentional acts of aggression (e.g., hitting, kicking, and biting). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position may require local and regional travel, and the employee must be able to drive to various locations using their own vehicle. This position requires work outside of regular business hours as needed.
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!