Special Education Teacher - Buffalo Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Special Education Teacher

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you re passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #Difference Maker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
Up to 12 days of paid time off
14–16 paid holidays annually
Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)

401K with up to 4% employer match

Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as a Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of your classroom environment. You will provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, coordinate with professionals from various disciplines, and serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of your assigned students.

Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems
Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom
Assure that appropriate curriculum is established and implemented
Organize an effective classroom environment
Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel
Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers
Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
Demonstrate professional writing skills
Assure deadlines are met
Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelors degree in Special Education required, Masters degree in Special Education preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate 1-6 or actively working toward certification

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #Difference Maker!

Qualifications Skills
Required
Oral communication

Expert

Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education
Required

Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field.

Masters or better in Special Education or related field.

Experience Licenses & Certifications
Required

EDU-Spec. Ed. Perm

Equal Opportunity Employer
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