Employment Opportunities

Department of Human Resources

Welcome to the Summit DD Board and thank you for your interest in employment. The Board is committed to the provision of quality services to all individuals served and is committed to employment of quality employees.

You are at this site because you may have an interest in working with individuals who have developmental disabilities. The Board serves approximately 2900 individuals age birth through 70+ years! Services are provided on site, in homes, and on buses. We hire degreed and non-degreed employees to work as instructors/assistants in all of our programs.
Below and on the following screens you will find some information about our hiring process, credential information, and on-going employment opportunities. Good luck in pursuing your interest.

How To Apply

Click here to view our current job postings.

You may apply in person, by mail, or email: Apply@summitdd.org.

The Human Resources Department hours of operation are  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday and is located at the following address:

Summit DD Board
89 East Howe Road
Tallmadge, OH 44278

Click here for an EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION


Hiring Process

All applications are screened by the Human Resources Department based upon the minimum job requirements of the posting. Only applicants meeting minimum stated qualifications will be considered. To be considered a candidate for a position with the Board, the application and related material must be received in Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. of the posting deadline.

Applications will be kept on file for six months. Should a position arise that the applicant would like to be considered for, a letter of interest to the Human Resources Department is required to activate the application/resume on file. If you are not hired but continue to have an interest in employment after this period of time, you will need to complete a new resume/application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a job-related medical examination, drug screen, a criminal history background check, satisfactory reference checks; and for some positions, a driving abstract, proof of insurance and appropriate DMV licensure.  In addition, final employment decisions must be approved by the Superintendent.

The Human Resources Department will notify interviewed applicants the status of their candidacy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Some positions require that you hold or are eligible to obtain a certification, licensure and/or registration. If you are applying for any of these positions, provide the appropriate credential information on the application.  If you are hired, the original certificate/license and/or registration will be required for review and copying. In addition, official transcripts will be required from those who have completed college or coursework related to the position. 

The board is an Equal Opportunity employer

The Summit DD Board is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment, equal admission opportunities, and equal educational opportunities regardless of sex, race, color, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, or veteran status. Upon request to Human Resources Manager, the Summit DD Board shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability to be able to participate in this process.