Special Education Teacher- Elementary

Erie 1 BOCES; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Competitive

Job summary

Persistence Prep, a new K-8 charter school in Buffalo, seeks a Special Education Teacher to join the Scholar Supports Team. You will oversee the pre-referral and referral process, collaborate on IEPs/504 plans, and provide co-taught and pull-out services for ELA and/or Math.

You will work closely with the Scholar Supports Coordinator and District CSE, leveraging data to tailor instruction and engage families and colleagues in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required.
• New York State Special Education Certification required.
• Track record of supporting students with special needs in achieving high levels of growth (academic & behavioral).
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute lessons for small groups of students that meet their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to create and execute lessons that support all students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Assist with the creation, execution, and modification of IEPs and 504 plans; communicate with the CSE as needed.
• Coordinate schedules, modifications, and accommodations for all students with special needs in collaboration with Scholar Supports Coordinator and general education teachers.
• Support RTI processes, and assist with testing as needed.
• Manage family relationships for students on your caseload receiving special education services.
• Analyze scholar data and reflect on practices to improve instruction.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Persistence Prep , a new K-8 charter school in Buffalo, invites passionate and committed educators to apply to the position of Special Education Teacher. Persistence Prep is founded on the belief that all students, regardless of race, disability, home language, SES status, or zip code can learn and achieve at high levels when held to the highest expectations. It is our mission to ensure that all students are firmly on the path to succeed within a four-year college and create positive change within their communities.

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher role is a full-time position working on the Scholar Supports Team. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the pre-referral and referral process of special education, as well as collaborating with the Scholar Supports Coordinator and District CSE on the creation of, and execution of, IEPs and 504 plans for students with special needs. This person will have an instructional role within the school co-teaching and providing pull-out services for English Language Arts and/or Math. The Special Education Teacher, like all Persistence Prep teachers, are accountable for the intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Create and execute lessons for small groups of students that meet their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to create and execute lessons that support all students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Assist with the creation, execution, and modification of IEPs and 504 plans. Communicating with the District's Committee for Special Education (CSE) as needed.
• Collaborate with Scholar Supports Coordinator and general education teachers in coordinating schedules, modifications, and accommodations for all students with special needs.
• Assist Scholar Supports Coordinator in facilitating professional development related to modifications and accommodations for students with special needs
• Assist in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, and any testing necessary.
• Manage family relationships for students on your case load receiving special education services.
• Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices
• Complete all duties, posts and tasks as assigned

Competencies

• Commitment to uphold and execute upon the mission of Persistence Prep.
• Unwavering, high expectations for all scholars, with a belief that all children deserve access to a college education
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, families, and the local community.
• Solutions-focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers.
• Ability to stay organized and effective despite a highly variable daily schedule.
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change and solicit feedback.
• Commitment to results-driven approach, with strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making.
• Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of Special Education teaching (in an urban setting) preferred.
• New York State Special Education Certification required.
• Track record of supporting students with special needs in achieving high levels of growth (academic & behavioral)
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.

Salary Competitive : Y

Appointment Status : Permanent

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : August 15,2026

Required Certification Type : Special Education {9010}, Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 {9014}, Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 {9013}

Contact Person's Name : Joelle Formato

Contact Person's Title : Head of School

Contact Person's Email : [e-mail]

Job Posting Link : www.persistenceprep.org/copy-of-join-our-team