Autism Program Teacher - Home & Community (Ages 2-5)

The Summit Center; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Center, Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges, is seeking a Teacher - EAP (Early Autism Program). The role involves teaching two- to five-year-olds in home or community settings with individualized plans and collaboration with families and other professionals.

You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions, ensure IFSP/IEP mandates, maintain data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in special education from an accredited four-year college or university.
• New York State Certification as a Special Education Teacher Birth-2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children, adolescents and their families with ADHD, autism, disruptive behavior disorders and other mental health or child development concerns.
• Assure that IFSP/IEP mandates are fulfilled
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
• Coordinate development of reports and recommendations
• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems
• Collaborate with related service providers, center-based staff, consultants and supervisors, as necessary
• Conduct educational activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need
• Assure appropriate communication with parents/caregivers, including encouragement of parent participation in instructional sessions
• Assure that all required paperwork is completed
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres 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

Skills

Detail Oriented

Enthusiastic

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in special education

New York State Certification Birth-2

Job description

The Summit Center, Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges, is seeking a Teacher - EAP (Early Autism Program). The role involves teaching two- to five-year-olds in home or community settings with individualized plans and collaboration with families and other professionals.

You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions, ensure IFSP/IEP mandates, maintain data, and