Elementary Integrated Co-Teacher — Special Education

ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOLS 2; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (NYSTRS)

Job summary

Elmwood Village Charter School in Buffalo, NY seeks an Integrated Co-Teacher (Special Education) to co-create inclusive classrooms, deliver specially designed instruction, and manage IEPs within a collaborative, high-expectation environment.

The ideal candidate will hold NYS SWD certification, have urban-education experience, and collaborate with general educators, families, and related service providers to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (SWD) Grades 1-6 or 7-12, as applicable.
• Experience in urban school settings or with diverse student populations is valued.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills for families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan lessons with General Education teacher using ICT models (station, parallel, team).
• Deliver specialized instruction to students with IEPs in general and small-group settings.
• Serve as primary IEP case manager: drafting IEPs, reviews, progress monitoring, documentation.
• Use formal/informal data to inform instructional decisions and track student growth.
• Foster an inclusive classroom culture that supports neurodiversity, independence, and high expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families, related service providers, and administrators to ensure cohesive support.
• Ensure practices comply with NYSED regulations and IDEA mandates.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom management

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

SWD Certification NY (Grades 1-6 or 7-12)

Job description

Elmwood Village Charter School in Buffalo, NY seeks an Integrated Co-Teacher (Special Education) to co-create inclusive classrooms, deliver specially designed instruction, and manage IEPs within a collaborative, high-expectation environment.

The ideal candidate will hold NYS SWD certification, have urban-education experience, and collaborate with general educators, families, and related service providers to support student outcomes.