High School Special Education English Teacher – Small Classes

Stanley G Falk School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Teacher + Aide in classroom

Collaborative leadership team

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Professional growth opportunities

Make a lasting impact

Job summary

Stanley G Falk School in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for High School English. The role is on-site with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:35 AM to 2:35 PM.

Competitive pay starts at $33.96/hour and about $47,556 per school year, with potential stipends for Master's degree and graduate coursework. Join a mission-driven school serving students ages 5–21 across Western New York with small classrooms and individualized supports.

Qualifications

• New York State SWD or applicable content area certification required.
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Develop lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards and each student's IEP.
• Implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods.
• Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction.
• Foster an engaging classroom environment that supports academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress monitoring, and program records.
• Support students in developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborate with related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Direct and supervise assigned Teacher Aide(s).
• Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional skills

Education

NY SWD Certification

Job description

Stanley G Falk School in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for High School English. The role is on-site with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:35 AM to 2:35 PM.

Competitive pay starts at $33.96/hour and about $47,556 per school year, with potential stipends for Master's degree and graduate coursework. Join a mission-driven school serving students ages 5–21 across Western New York with small classrooms and individualized supports.