Education Support Staff SAE

The Summit Center

University at Buffalo, NYFull-timePosted Jun 18, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)Up to 12 days of paid time off1416 paid holidays annually Fully paid breaksPotential for annual raises and profit sharingTuition ReimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)Employee Assistance ProgramFree mental health counselingFree childcare referralsAccess to legal servicesGrief/eldercare supportFinancial planning resources

Job Description

Getzville. The Summit Center. Education Support Staff, SAE. $24.72/hour.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

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 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
• 1416 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

Your Impact as an Education Support Staff

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

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma
• Six months of direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

SCIP-R certification and Ukeru certification (to be provided by agency).

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, youll 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!

Qualifications

Skills Preferred
• 1 year experience w/ddNovice

Education Required
• High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications Preferred
• SCIP-R Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • SCIP-R certification and Ukeru certification (to be provided by agency)
  • 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)
  • This position requires work outside of regular business hours as needed
  • High School or better

Responsibilities

  • Your Impact as an Education Support Staff
  • 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
  • The position may require local and regional travel, and the employee must be able to drive to various locations using their own vehicle


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