Now Hiring! Academic Support /Special Education Teacher

Salary: $51.000

Location: 528 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204

Reports to: Director of Academic Support (DAS)

Who We Are: Buffalo Creek Academy

Buffalo Creek Academy is a public charter middle school located in Buffalo, NY.

Our Approach:

At Buffalo Creek Academy, we remain steadfast in our belief in the potential of every child and our LIFE values:

● Leadership - Positively influencing those around us

● Integrity - Having the courage to do the right thing

● Focus - Having the academic endurance required to achieve higher everyday

● Excellence - Showing dedication to our academic success and to our community

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!

Responsibilities

● Provisions of both push-in and pull-out support services for students with IEPs and 504 Plans

● Collaboration with general education teachers for planning of support for students with special needs

● All other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Support (DAS)

Qualifications

● New York State Certification in Special Education required

● Commitment to mission and vision of Buffalo Creek Academy

● Demonstrated success educating students with special needs

● Experience with the intervention in a similar student population

● Experience with data-driven instruction and analysis of academic achievement data

● Knowledge of a range of accommodations and modifications typically described in Individualized Education Plans (IEPS)

● Knowledge of the design of Response to Intervention process and commitment to executing our RTI process

● Knowledge of standards-based instruction and New York State learning standards

● Ability to problem-solve in a team environment

● Outstanding work ethic and willingness to manage ad-hoc tasks outside of job responsibilities when necessitated by circumstances

● Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or equivalent preferred