Now Hiring! Special Education Teacher

Schedule: Mon thru Friday 6:45am until 2:45pm

Salary: $49,000

Location: 528 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204 Reports To: Director of Operations

Who We Are: Buffalo Creek Academy

Buffalo Creek Academy is a premier, independent, tuition-free, public charter school located in Buffalo, NY. At Buffalo Creek Academy, our motto is “Sharpen the Mind, Carve the Path.” We believe that our work is larger than any individual and that only teamwork will allow us to sharpen the minds of each student and equip them with the LIFE values required to carve their paths!

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators.

You will be responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. You will modify existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g., math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. You will also discuss with parents and support staff about important matters that might impede students’ progress.

Ultimately, you will help and inspire children to achieve important learning milestones.

What You’ll Do:

Performed in a manner consistent with professional standards, state regulations, and district policies.

Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans

Adapt learning materials to students’ needs

Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress

Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed

Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g., drawing and theater drama)

Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict

Prepare students for transition to the next grade

Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems

Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities

Collaborate with the support staff (e.g., school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plan

What You’ll Need:

Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role

Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies

Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities

Ability to create IEPs

A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Valid state special education certificate

BSc in Special Education; MSc is a plus

What’s In It for You:

(Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; 403(b))

All full-time employees who are eligible will be offered health insurance and other employee benefits offered by the school. In addition, part-time employees who are scheduled to work thirty (30) or more hours per week will also be eligible for health insurance and other employee benefits. Eligibility, coverage, and carriers of such benefits are subject to modification or termination at any time at the sole discretion of the school or the respective insurance carriers. Health insurance and other employee benefits may be modified or discontinued at the sole discretion of the school at any time. The school may also offer a retirement plan to all full-time and certain part-time employees in accordance with the eligibility requirements of the applicable plan