Job summary
Job overview
The Education Support Staff at The Summit Center assists classroom teachers by supporting instruction, implementing behavior plans, and managing classroom tasks to aid student development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting IEP goals, implementing lesson plans, tracking data, maintaining classroom organization, facilitating home-school communication, implementing behavioral plans, collecting behavior data, and adhering to ethical and company standards.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a compensation of $24 per hour with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably six months of experience with developmental disabilities; SCIP-R and Ukeru certifications are provided by the agency. Strong communication, problem-solving, and emotional control skills are required.
Work environment and culture
The work environment involves managing behavioral challenges with students who may exhibit aggression, requiring staff to maintain composure and follow safety protocols. The culture values adaptability, accountability, collaboration, integrity, optimism, and respect.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Summit Academy Enhanced with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to 3:30pm, requiring some local and regional travel using the employee's own vehicle.
Unique job features
The job includes unique responsibilities such as implementing specialized crisis intervention procedures (SCIP-R and Ukeru) and working with students with behavioral disorders in a potentially aggressive environment.
Company overview
The Summit Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. They generate revenue through a combination of government funding, grants, donations, and service fees. Founded in 1973, the organization has grown to become a leading provider in Western New York, offering a range of programs such as early intervention, school-age education, and adult services. The Summit Center is renowned for its evidence-based practices and commitment to improving the quality of life for its clients and their families.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your ability to support instruction under teacher supervision, emphasizing skills in implementing IEP goals and behavior intervention plans as outlined in the job description.
Focus on showcasing experience or willingness to work with students with developmental disabilities, proficiency in data tracking, lesson plan support, and crisis intervention techniques like SCIP-R and Ukeru.
Apply through multiple channels including The Summit Center's official careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and any local job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Education Support Staff or related roles at The Summit Center on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as asking about their experience working with IEP implementation or how they handle crisis intervention scenarios.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'IEP support,' 'behavior intervention,' 'data tracking,' 'SCIP-R,' 'Ukeru,' and 'classroom support' to ensure it passes initial screenings effectively.
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