Special Education Teacher - Small Classes, Big Impact

Stanley G. Falk School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

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.

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 to maintain a safe learning environment

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Instructional planning

Education

New York State SWD Certification

Applicable Content Area Teaching Certification

Job description

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.