Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute, 9-12)

Charter School for Applied Technologies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) in Buffalo, NY seeks a Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for grades 9-12. The role reports to the High School Principal and supports students through differentiated instruction and collaborative planning.

The position emphasizes teamwork, ongoing professional development, and use of technology in instruction. Start ASAP with temporary appointment for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Bachelor in Education degree program and student teaching experiences.
• Must have at least two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating.
• Must have three positive recommendations from professional individuals.
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills.
• Highly organized and independent worker with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• PLC model experience (Professional Learning Communities).
• Superior skills to work with others and the ability of being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Implement school and district policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team on curriculum and students needs.
• Create and maintain ongoing communication with parents.
• Work on curriculum development, in addition to Implementation.
• Integrate technology into instructional program and demonstrate professional use.
• Act as a coach/mentor to other teachers on the team in areas of personal expertise.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate the needs of the student populations.
• Establish, nurture, and manage student-directed classrooms to supplement and enhance the curriculum.
• Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment of products and performances.
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication.
• Learn new uses and applications of technology tools.
• Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential.
• Write, implement, and evaluate your own professional development plans to reach full potential.
• Develop family-school relationships that foster academic and social development.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

PLC (Professional LearningCommunities

Education

Bachelor in Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute, 9-12)

Charter School for Applied Technologies

2303 Kenmore Avenue

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300057112

Start Date

Open Date 10/01/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute)

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-27

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

Our Mission

The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students attain for family-sustaining careers by integrating career explorationand a lifelong learning culture.

The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.

Why CSAT?

We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.

Job Summary

The CSAT teacher is responsible for communicating knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. Teacher must use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The teacher will work as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities. Teachers will administer different forms of student assessments, communicate with parents and other team members about student progress, and plan for further instruction. They will be reflective about their own practice and act as a coach for their team members when necessary. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.

• Implement school and district policies and procedures
• Implement CSAT school performance standards
• Collaborate with team on curriculum and students needs
• Create and work toward ongoing communication with parents.
• Work on curriculum development, in addition to Implementation
• Integrate technology into instructional program and demonstrate professional use
• Act as a coach/mentor to other teachers on the team in areas of personal expertise
• Instruction
  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate the needs of the student populations
  • Establish, nurture, and manage student-directed classrooms in which students are working both independently and in groups to supplement and enhance the curriculum
  • Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment for evaluating products and performances
  • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication
  • Learn new uses and applications of technology tools
• Classroom Management and Family/School Involvement
  • Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Write, implement, and evaluate your own professional development plans develop to their full potential
  • Develop family-school relationships that foster the academic and social development of the child

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Must have completed Bachelorsin Education degree program and have completed all required student teaching experiences
• Must have at least two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating
• Must have three (3) positive recommendations from professional individuals
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills
• Highly organized and independent worker with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• PLC model experience (Professional Learning Communities)
• Superior skills to work with others and the ability of being a team player

Appointment Status:Temporary

Start Date:ASAP

Certification Type(s):Students With Disabilities (All Grades), Special Education

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location High School

Appointment Status Long Term Sub

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Student with Disabilities - Generalist Grades 7-12 {0086}, Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}

Contact Person's Name Chad Witherell

Contact Person's Email [e-mail]