Special Education Teacher

The Summit Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,117 - 71,032; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year)

Up to 12 days of paid time off

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Summit Center is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Buffalo, NY, offering a salary of $64,575/year and a sign-on bonus. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a NYS certification.

Join a dedicated team working to enhance the lives of children and adults facing developmental challenges. Employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Become a #DifferenceMaker and help individuals achieve their highest level of independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required; Master’s preferred.
• NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or actively working toward certification.
• Expert oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team and manage classroom environment.
• Provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.
• Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to classroom.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

Buffalo. The Summit Center. Special Education Teacher. $64,575/year. Sign-on Bonus available.

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment, become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 1416 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance / Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as a Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of your classroom environment. You will provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, coordinate with professionals from various disciplines, and serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of your assigned students.

• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems
• Manage behavioral challenges
• Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom
• Assure that appropriate curriculum is established and implemented
• Organize an effective classroom environment
• Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
• Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
• Demonstrate professional writing skills
• Assure deadlines are met
• Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required; Master’s degree in Special Education preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate or actively working toward certification.

Qualifications and Skills

• Oral communication – Expert
• Written communication – Expert

Behaviors Preferred

• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group
• Leader – Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education Required

• Bachelor’s or better in Special Education or related field
• Master’s or better in Special Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications Required

• EDU-Stud w Dis All Grades
• EDU-Spec. Ed. Perm

Equal Opportunity Employer

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