Special Education Teacher - Impactful, Small Classrooms

Falk School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small classroom sizes (6 students)

One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in each

Collaborative leadership team

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Meaningful relationships with students

Growth and advancement opportunities

Make a lasting impact every day

Job summary

Falk School in Buffalo, NY is seeking Special Education teachers for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on delivering NYS-aligned instruction, implementing IEPs, and fostering growth in a structured, supportive setting.

School days run 7:35 AM–2:35 PM with classes typically small and teams including a teacher aide. Falk School emphasizes relationships, professional growth, and meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• New York State 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

Responsibilities

• 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 when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment

Education

SWD Certification

SPED Certification

Generalist Grades 7-12 SPED

Birth- Grade 2 SPED

Job description

Falk School in Buffalo, NY is seeking Special Education teachers for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on delivering NYS-aligned instruction, implementing IEPs, and fostering growth in a structured, supportive setting.

School days run 7:35 AM–2:35 PM with classes typically small and teams including a teacher aide. Falk School emphasizes relationships, professional growth, and meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.