Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade - Special Education Preferred

South Buffalo Charter School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Buffalo Charter School in Buffalo, NY seeks a long-term substitute 2nd Grade with Special Education preferred to provide an educational program for SPED students in grades K-8 and support other school programs.

Start date Open 10/07/2026 and Closing date 10/16/2026. Appointment status: Long Term Sub. Position status: Full time. Requires NYS Certification in Special Education or Elementary Education and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• NYS Certificate in Special Education or Elementary Education is required.
• Bachelor's degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and collaborative services in required subjects for the students.
• Evaluate students using formal and informal assessments or observations.
• Develop goals and short-term objectives aligned to class objectives and student needs.
• Identify students and coordinate with staff to modify curriculum and materials.
• Communicate with staff and parents about progress and objectives.
• Provide data to the on-site child study team for IEPs and related needs.
• Use behavioral and motivational techniques to foster an optimal learning environment.
• Maintain records and schedule IEPs timely for ongoing participation.
• Participate in in-service activities and assist staff as needed.

Education

NYS Certificate in Special Education or Elementary Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade - Special Education Preferred

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300057170

Start Date

Open Date 10/07/2026

Closing Date 10/16/2026

Provide an educational program for special education students in grades K-8 and assist in other school programs as assigned

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction and/or collaborative services in all state and school required subjects appropriate to the needs of the student
• Evaluate students using a variety of assessment strategies including formal and informal testing and/or observations
• Develop goals and short term instructional objectives in accordance with regular class objectives and the needs of the individual student
• Identify students and cooperate with other professional staff members in modifying and adapting school curriculum and related materials to solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents regarding ongoing performance objectives and student progress
• Provide the on-site child study team with data relevant to individual student needs in the areas of modification, interventions and current state laws
• Utilize appropriate behavioral and motivational techniques to ensure an optimal learning environment
• Maintain all records necessary for each identified student and schedule IEPs in a timely manner so as to ensure ongoing participation in the school
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service activities
• Assist other staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director or Director's designee

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credential: NYS Certificate in Special Education or Elementary Education

Education: Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirement

Job Attachment

Appointment Status Long Term Sub

Position Status Full time

Start Date 10/20/2026

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Elementary Education

Additional Job Information Long term sub from 10/20/2026 to undetermined

Contact Person's Name David Thomas

Contact Person's Title Principal

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