SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

WNY Maritime Charter School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WNY Maritime Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher to plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of settings. The role emphasizes developing flexible programs and specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals.

The position requires NYS Permanent or Initial Certification in Special Education, with 3–5 years preferred, and involves collaboration with general education teachers, CPSE/CSE

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Experience in at least one core content area (preferred).
• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, safety, and stimulation.
• Completes weekly resource room lesson plans based on NYSED standards and addresses IEP goals.
• Creates an IEP and, when necessary, an FBA.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet IEP-based needs.
• Provides instructional support as a collaborative teacher with accommodations.
• Demonstrates subject matter knowledge, critical thinking, and individualized instruction.
• Create and share effective behavior management plans.
• Serve as a case manager for SPED students.
• Attend department and grade-level meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Complete weekly data trackers and quarterly progress reports.
• Participate in CPSE/CSE meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA/FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities.
• (Responsibilities are described in the Job Summary and required actions throughout the department)

Skills

IEP goals

Case management

Collaboration

Behavior management

Data tracking

Parent communication

Progress reporting

HIPAA/FERPA confidentiality

Student motivation

Autonomy with instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree per NYSED guidelines

Experience: 3-5 years preferred

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300057009

Start Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Consultant teacher / Resource Room

Job Summary:

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
• Ability to motivate and instruct students
• Experience in at least one core content area (preferred)
• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety, and stimulation.
• Completes weekly resource room lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards and addresses a student's IEP goals.
• Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and, when necessary, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to create lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.
• Provide instructional support as a collaborative teacher while providing classroom accommodations based on the student's IEP requirements.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of subject matter, critical thinking, and individualized instruction.
• Create, implement, and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.
• Serve as a case manager for a group of special education students, coordinating their accommodations across content areas.
• Attend regular department and grade-level meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.).
• Complete weekly data collection trackers based on student goals with work samples as stipulated by the IEP (progress and/or in need of growth).
• Complete Quarterly Progress Reports based on data collection.
• Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE/Ammendment meetings with school district representatives.
• Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

Education:

• Bachelor`s Degree in Education or related field. Must obtain Master's degree per NYSED guidelines.

Experience:

• No experience is required; however 3-5 years is preferred.

License/Registration/ Certification:

• NYS Permanent OR Initial Certification in Special Education required;
• All Certification areas are considered and encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

Dr. Ami Alderman

Commandant/Head of Schools

716-842-6289

Job Attachment

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Student with Disabilities - Generalist Grades 7-12 {0086}

Contact Person's Name Dr. Ami Alderman

Contact Person's Title Head of Schools

Contact Person's Phone [phone]

Contact Person's Email [e-mail]