Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Teacher – EAP (Early Autism Program)

Pay: Varies per session based on service provided and insurance reimbursement rate. $28.05-$57.12/session, sessions 30 minutes long. $25/hour base rate for internal training, meetings, etc.

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Full time, part-time, or per diem

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, 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. 

Your Impact as an Early Autism Program Teacher

The Teacher EAP will teach students between the ages of two and five individually in the student’s home and/or community-based setting (daycare, preschool, etc.)

.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  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors or masters degree in special education from an accredited four-year college or university

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.:

• New York State Certification as a Special Education Teacher Birth-2

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!