Behavioral Support Specialist, Summit Academy Enhanced

Company:  The Summit Center
Location: Amherst
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
The Summit Center - 2023 and 2024 School of Excellence, as named by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
Summit Academy Enhanced is looking to hire Behavior Support Specialists (BSS) to deliver high-quality behavioral services within the school setting. Candidates will work under the direct supervision of highly qualified professionals (i.e., BCBA, psychologists, teachers).
Daily responsibilities may include: implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, helping conduct behavioral assessments, running lesson plans related to educational goals, data collection, and crisis support as needed. Staff will work directly with students ages 13-21 who demonstrate severe behavior.
  • Support Teacher in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates
  • Assist teacher to implement and monitor individual lesson plans, data collection and charting systems
  • Assist in conducting classroom activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need
  • Assist with home-school communication
  • Provide crisis intervention for individuals
  • Collect, organize, and maintain direct observational data within the classroom and treatment room setting.
  • Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
  • Assist students with hygiene and toileting tasks
  • Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Holiday Time
  • Follows School Calendar
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (required)
  • RBT certification or certified-eligible (preferred but not required)

Work Location:
In person
Pay Rate:
$22/hour
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