Logo
The Summit Center

Float Administrator

The Summit Center, Amherst, New York, United States

Save Job

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position:

Float Administrator

Pay:

$76,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The Summit Center 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.

Why Work With Us?

Up to 42 days of paid time off

14–16 paid holidays annually

Potential for annual raises and profit sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)

401K with up to 4% employer match

Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as the Float Administrator

The Float Administrator is primarily responsible for supporting individual Academy buildings and units in the absence of the primary school building leader. The float administrator will follow an established schedule to provide coverage and “off the grid” time for primary leaders as well as providing emergency coverage for unexpected absences. The float administrator will also be responsible for completing special high-level projects as per the Superintendent of Schools and will take the lead on managing the teacher mentor and training program as well as the annual review process and related training.

Provide coverage to buildings/units in the absence of lead administrator

Follow a schedule to provide "off the grid" time to building leaders, providing on-site support to staff, students and families as needed

Complete building- or unit-specific administrative tasks as appropriate

Conduct observations/fidelities as needed

Provide temporary ongoing coverage to buildings and units as needed for extended leader absences (such as a medical leave or an unfilled position)

Manage crisis situations in conjunction with other unit and building leaders

Investigate incidents with support from HR, QA, and the Superintendent as needed

Ensure safety protocols are followed; ensure safety recommendations for classroom and behavioral management are followed

Support classroom teams as needed to provide adequate staffing, adjust as needed, and to answer urgent questions

Support classroom teachers in supervision of classroom support staff

Ensure enforcement of policies and procedures, including completion of related documentation

Communicate with families, districts, and transportation companies/staff as needed

Ensure communication with the lead/building administrator by reporting activities that occurred in their absence

Provide ongoing evaluation, training, and support for the annual review process

Assist in the development and implementation of hands‑on training provided in individual and small group settings

Provide training in report writing as it pertains to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and educational evaluations; develop a working rubric

Ensure that all supporting documents for the AR process are up to date and stored appropriately for access

Read and edit reports, as needed, to support the assistant principals and principals; provide feedback to teacher

Complete special projects under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools

Assist in evaluation and oversight of the teacher mentor program

Participate in teacher training efforts, including content development and delivering instruction as needed

Other projects could include, but are not limited to, activities such as conducting student observations for admissions, assisting with transportation issues, organizing resources or content for supervisors or teachers, supporting the development of training content in conjunction with Human Resources or training administrators

Code of Ethics

Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.

Adheres to The Academy policies, and 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:

Master’s Degree or PhD in Special Education or related field

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities; preferably in an educational setting

Training and experience in the use of evidence-based practice with particular emphasis on methods of applied behavior analysis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

NYS certification in School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL)

Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred

First Aid and SCIP‑R certification

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!

Qualifications Skills Behaviors :

Motivations :

Education Required Masters or better in Special Education.

Preferred PHD or better in Special Education.

Experience Licenses & Certifications Preferred First Aid

SCIP-R Certification

Bd Cert Behavior Analyst

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#J-18808-Ljbffr