Special Education Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY seeks a dedicated itinerant educator to plan lessons, implement instruction in ASL and English, and collaborate with parents, testing specialists, and administrators to develop IEPs.

Candidates must hold NYS certification for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and related special ed areas, a master's degree in Deaf Education or childhood education, and be able to complete a SLPI at the required level.

Qualifications

• NYSDOE certification in a relevant area is preferred.
• Master's degree in Deaf Education or childhood education is preferred.
• Eligible for NYS certification as Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs.
• Ability to complete SLPI at required proficiency level.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares lessons and instructional materials per curriculum guidelines.
• Instructs students using American Sign Language and English.
• Confer with parents, testing specialists, and administrators to develop IEPs.
• Encourages class participation and records student progress and tests.
• Maintains lesson plans and participates in curriculum development.
• Intervenes in emergencies and attends required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Special Education Cert

Master's in Deaf Ed

NYS Teacher of the Deaf

SLPI Proficiency

Education

Master's in Deaf Education

Master's in Childhood Education

Tools

TCI Training

CPR

Google Docs

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Special Education Certification and experience AND
• Master's degree in Deaf Education, or childhood education, is preferred
• Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs AND
• The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by SMSD.

NOTE: The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.
Major Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following curriculum guidelines.
• Instructs students in various subjects using American Sign Language and English
• Conference and work with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to develop individual educational plans (IEP's) for students.
• Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;
• Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;
• Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;
• Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;
• Participates in curriculum development;
• Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;
• Intercedes in emergency situations as required;
• Attends required departmental, faculty meetings and training courses as required.
• Maintains order and safety in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Itinerant Location : 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY 14213
Salary: From : 43000.00
Salary: To : 70000.00
Salary Competitive : Y
Appointment Status : Permanent
Position Status : Full time
Start Date : 12/1/2025
Required Certification Type : Students with Disabilities - Social Studies Grades 7-12 {9066}, Deaf and Hard of Hearing {9017}
Other Certification Type(s) : Teacher
Specialized Training : Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR
Technology Literacy : Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft Office
Additional Job Information : Salary is based on NYS certifications and years of classroom teaching experience.
Eligible for NYS retirement system
Contact Person's Name : Mary DeStefano
Contact Person's Title : Director of Human Resources
Contact Person's Phone : [phone]
Contact Person's Email : [e-mail]
Job Posting Link : www.smsdk12.org