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The Summit Center Educational Coordinator in Getzville, New York
Getzville. The Summit Center. Educational Coordinator. $58,000 - $60,000/year.
The Summit Center - 2023 and 2024 School of Excellence, as named by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
The Summit Center is Western New Yorks 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 everyone we serve achieve the highest level of independence possible.
The Summit Center offers an incredible benefits package including: Paid time off 14 - 16 paid holidays Health, dental and vision insurance Medical opt out payment up to $1000 per year Potential for annual raises and incentives Tuition reimbursement Employer funded HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) & Independent Health Health Extras Card 401K with up to 4% employer match Life and long-term disability insurance
JOB SUMMARY: The Educational Coordinator will oversee the implementation of evidence-based curricula and interventions by assigned teachers across Summit Academy. The Educational Coordinator will oversee curriculum and educational activities for all students and classrooms and collaborate with other Educational Coordinators and Clinical Coordinators to ensure consistency of clinical services across Summit Academy. In collaboration with the Principal, the Educational Coordinator will ensure established classroom standards are implemented with fidelity in all classrooms and home programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Educational Coordinator must be able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position.
Staff Development and Support Oversee teacher and direct care staff training and development in the area of curriculum and instruction. Conduct visits and informal observations to ensure instructional quality and adherence to classroom standards. Model effective teaching strategies and facilitate group instruction sessions for continued learning. Offer continuous coaching to staff. Provide input to Principal and Assistant Principal to recognize staff accomplishments and address performance concerns in the areas of curriculum and instruction
Student Support and Curriculum Management Ensure that each student has a curriculum that includes a clear delineation of objectives, individualized lesson plans, and methods for tracking individual progress; provide clinical and technical support for all curricula. Engage in curriculum problem solving by addressing and resolving curriculum-related issues. Ensure educational materials are appropriate and aligned with best practice/evidence-based practice. Administer educational assessments across all approved curricula
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master Degree or Ph.D. in Special Education or related field; minimum of two years experience in a direct clinical or educational setting with children or adults with developmental disabilities; training and experience in the use of evidence-based practice with particular emphasis on methods of applied behavior analysis. Three years experience as a classroom Teacher preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.: Maintains Professional or Permanent Certification as a Teacher, School Psychologist; or other related professional. NYS certification in School Building Leader (SBL), School District Leader (SDL) or certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst required within 3 years of accepting position. Preferred Board Certified Behavior Analyst. First Aid and SCIP-R certification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Due to the behavioral disorders of some of the students we serve, persons 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.
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