Special Education Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES in Buffalo, NY seeks a consultant teacher/resource room to plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes flexible programming and specialized instruction in varied educational settings.

This position collaborates with general education staff to develop IEPs, coordinate accommodations, and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA/FERPA, with duties including CPSE/CSE participation and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS certification in Special Education (Grades 7-12) required.
• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance.
• Ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Experience in at least one core content area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, and safety.
• Completes weekly resource room lesson plans aligned to NYS standards and IEP goals.
• Creates IEPs and, when necessary, FBAs for all students.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet individual needs.
• Provide instructional support with classroom accommodations per IEP.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPPA/FERPA and guidelines.
• Attend CPSE/CSE/Ammendment meetings with district representatives.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Student motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's degree per NYSED guidelines

Job description

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.

Consultant teacher / Resource Room

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

• A valid NYS certification in: SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grades 7-12) required
• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance
• 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)

Essential Job Duties

• 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

[e-mail]

Job Attachment :

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Salary: From :

45000.00

Salary: To :

55000.00

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 :

716-842-6289

Contact Person's Email :

[e-mail]