Special Education Teacher - Amherst

The Summit Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid school breaks

Paid time off

Holidays

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Summit Center in Amherst, NY is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead a collaborative classroom team and deliver tailored instruction for students with developmental challenges.

Responsibilities include case management, behavior support, curriculum implementation, and collaboration with families and professionals. Requires NYS Special Education certs or near-certification; competitive pay with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required.
• Masters degree in Special Education preferred.
• NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate or actively working toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of your classroom environment.
• Provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs and coordinate with professionals from various disciplines.
• Serve as the case manager overseeing progress and support of assigned students.
• Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection, and charting systems.
• Manage behavioral challenges and supervise aides assigned to the classroom.
• Ensure appropriate curriculum is established and implemented.
• Organize an effective classroom environment and apply appropriate instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with families and external service providers and coordinate with Support Service Personnel.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Special Education Teacher

Pay: $61,500 with no certification, $64,575/year with certification & sign-on bonus available

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, 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
• 14-16 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)
• 401K 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
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Special Education required, Masters degree in Special Education preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate or actively working toward certification

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field
• Masters or better in Special Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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

Skills

Required

• Oral communication
• Written communication

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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