Open Positions

Small Group Teacher - Part Time

Job Type: Part-Time; 10-month
Pay Range: $25,000 – $35,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45AM – 12:00PM

General Responsibilities

Prepare for and provide direct instruction in math and literacy for students.

Essential Tasks

  • Implement assigned curriculum, provide differentiated instruction for students as needed
  • Plan for effective instruction
  • Manage student behavior and motivate students in a positive and constructive manner
  • Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and academic-related risk taking
  • Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and subject matter
  • Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills
  • Use instructional time wisely and effectively
  • Evaluate student work and provide feedback in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate student records
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administration to meet the needs of students
  • Perform related tasks as required

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in the area of education
  • Prior teaching experience; ideally special education
  • Knowledge and understanding of neurodivergent learners
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Desire to work as a member of a team
  • Commitment to strong parent and student relationships
  • Excellent record-keeping skills
  • Focus on data-driven instruction
  • Ability to differentiate instruction in math and literacy

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Submit resumes to

Stephanie Cifuentes
scifuentes@summit-academy.org

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Full Time Employee
Job Type: Full-Time; 12-month
Pay Range: $42,800-$76,312 (dependent on experience and education level)

General Responsibilities

Teaching: Prepare for and provide instruction for students in their technology special area class (1-2 classes daily).
IT: Coordinates the day-to-day technology-based operations within the school.

Essential Tasks

Teaching:

  • Plan for effective instruction
  • Manage student behavior and motivate students in a positive and constructive manner
  • Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and academic-related risk taking
  • Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and subject matter, specifically in the areas of robotics and coding
  • Use instructional time wisely and effectively
  • Maintain accurate student records
  • Communicate effectively with parents
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administration to meet the needs of students
  • Perform related tasks as required

Technology:

  • Encourage and support use of technology devices in the classroom to enhance student learning and staff instructional practices
  • Provide resources to teachers and/or instruct students on the “Ethical use of Technology” and “Internet Safety” in the classroom
  • Organize and inventory all electronics throughout the school (laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, Document Cameras, Projectors, etc.)
  • Provide leadership in the development, management, coordination, and support of the integration of instructional technology into school curriculum
  • Help teachers with classroom technology issues or concerns as needed
  • Use the school firewall to monitor all student internet access for safety. Manage permissions for different groups of internet users at the school.
  • Communicate with contracted companies about IT needs and concerns as needed. This ranges from needing a second opinion about technology in the building to installing larger/major technology throughout the school.
  • Use the Google Admin Console to create and organize all student and staff Google
    accounts.
  • Monitor web traffic and assist the Director of Communications with school website hosting.
  • Work to develop plans for future technology needs in the building, including maintenance of equipment, hardware, and software. Place orders for technology needs and provision new technology.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in the area of education
  • Prior teaching experience; ideally special education
  • Knowledge and understanding of neurodivergent learners
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Networking and technology systems knowledge
  • Desire to work as a member of a team

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Submit resumes to

Stephanie Cifuentes
scifuentes@summit-academy.org

Speech Therapist

Full Time Employee
Job Type: Full-Time; 10-month
Pay Range: $40,800-$74,312 (dependent on experience and education level)

General Responsibilities

Provide small group speech language intervention for students in grades PK-12 from assessment to implementation.

Essential Tasks

  • Administer and interpret language based assessments
  • Schedule, plan, and facilitate intervention groups focused on expressive and receptive language skills
  • Collaborate with teachers, student service staff, and administration to meet the needs of students
  • Maintain accurate student records
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents
  • Collaborate with private speech therapists on the implementation of alternative communication systems including AAC devices
  • Perform related tasks as required

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders or related field
  • Appropriate licensing
  • Knowledge and understanding of neurodivergent learners
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Desire to work as a member of a team
  • Commitment to strong parent and student relationships
  • Excellent record keeping skills
  • Knowledge of and experience with alternative communication systems including AAC devices
  • An understanding of communication deficits of students with ASD and other social cognition diagnoses
  • An understanding of best practices regarding the instruction of students with varying degrees of Apraxia

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Submit resumes to

Stephanie Cifuentes
scifuentes@summit-academy.org

Substitute Teachers

We are always looking for quality substitute teachers to help fill in when needed. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Wayne Anderson (wanderson@summit-academy.org).

Equal Opportunity

Summit Academy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin in administration of its policies and programs.