Special Education Teacher

Westminster Community Charter School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS Teacher Retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health insurance

Job summary

Westminster Community Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Special Education Teacher to plan and implement instructional programs addressing diverse learning needs and to guide students toward curricular and extracurricular growth.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, establishing clear objectives, using varied materials and technology, monitoring progress, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and participating in professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State certification in Special Education.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and development.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and required reports.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Instructional delivery

Student development

Education

New York State Certification - Special Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907842

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview
Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and school community meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator

Requirements

• Candidates must be New York State certified in theSpecial Education.

Employee Benefits

• Participation in the New York State Teacher Retirement System
• Supplemental retirement option
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Health insurance benefit and salary determined through collective bargaining of the Buffalo Teacher's Federation (BTF)
• Afternoon, evening, and weekend programming opportunities for additional pay

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,479 to $90,277 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brian Macey , Director of Special Education
• Westminster Community Charter School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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