Founding Elementary Special Education Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Commons is seeking an Elementary Teacher (Special Education) to join as a Founding Teacher. You will lead curricula, collaborate with co-teachers, and help establish teaching and learning systems while reporting to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

You will coordinate with grade teams, focus on students with IEP goals, and build strong family partnerships to support student success in an urban charter school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Certification in special education.
• Track record of success in raising student achievement.
• Experience in an urban charter school (preferred).
• Practical written, oral, and visual communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curricula meeting student needs.
• Scaffold, chunk, or modify instruction to meet IEP goals.
• Monitor/report students' academic and social progress.
• Communicate with families before and after IEP meetings.
• Build strong relationships with student families.
• Create opportunities for students to engage in the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Certification in special education

Job description

Buffalo Commons is seeking an Elementary Teacher (Special Education) to join as a Founding Teacher. You will lead curricula, collaborate with co-teachers, and help establish teaching and learning systems while reporting to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

You will coordinate with grade teams, focus on students with IEP goals, and build strong family partnerships to support student success in an urban charter school setting.