Special Education Teacher - High School

Stanley G. Falk School; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Stanley G. Falk School in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Special Education Teacher to serve students with disabilities. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:35 AM to 2:35 PM, with pay starting at $33.96 per hour and $47,556 per school year plus stipends for advanced degrees.

Candidates must hold NYSWD or applicable content-area certification, and will develop IEPs, implement behavior plans, assess progress, and collaborate with families and related services.

Qualifications

• New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) certification or an applicable content area teaching certification is required.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills are essential.
• Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students.

Responsabilités

• Develop lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards and each student’s IEP.
• Implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods.
• Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction.
• Foster an engaging classroom environment that supports academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress monitoring, and program records.
• Support students in developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborate with related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Direct and supervise assigned Teacher Aide(s).
• Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to maintain a safe learning environment

Connaissances

Classroom management

Relationship building

Instructional planning

Formation

New York State SWD Certification

Applicable Content Area Teaching Certification

Description du poste

Pay: Starting at $33.96 per hour ($47,556 per school year) Plus applicable Master's Degree and Graduate Course Credit Stipends

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:35 AM - 2:35 PM

Why Falk School?

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5-21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our classrooms are intentionally small - typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide - allowing educators to develop meaningful relationships while providing individualized instruction and support.

Teaching at Falk School is about more than delivering instruction. It's about becoming a trusted advocate who helps students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need for lifelong success.

Why Teachers Choose Falk School

• Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)
• One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Paid school breaks and holidays
• Optional six-week summer session
• Meaningful relationships with students
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Make a lasting impact every day

Responsibilities

• Develop lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards and each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods
• Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction
• Foster an engaging classroom environment that supports academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress monitoring, and program records
• Support students in developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborate with related service providers, administrators, and families
• Direct and supervise assigned Teacher Aide(s)
• Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment

Qualifications

• New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) or Applicable Content Area Teaching Certification required
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students

Stanley G. Falk School is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

Keywords: Special Education Teacher, Students with Disabilities Teacher, Special Education Instructor, Classroom Teacher, SWD Teacher, Teacher, high school teacher, HS teacher

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