SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

WNY Maritime Charter School

2219 South Park Avenue

Buffalo , NY 14220

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300057009

Start Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Consultant teacher / Resource Room

Job Summary:

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid NYS certification in: SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grades 7-12) required

• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance

• Demonstrated ability to work with peers

• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors

• Ability to motivate and instruct students

• Experience in at least one core content area (preferred)

Essential Job Duties:

• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety, and stimulation.

• Completes weekly resource room lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards and addresses a student's IEP goals.

• Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and, when necessary, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students.

• Collaborates with general education teachers to create lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.

• Provide instructional support as a collaborative teacher while providing classroom accommodations based on the student's IEP requirements.

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of subject matter, critical thinking, and individualized instruction.

• Create, implement, and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.

• Serve as a case manager for a group of special education students, coordinating their accommodations across content areas.

• Attend regular department and grade-level meetings.

• Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.).

• Complete weekly data collection trackers based on student goals with work samples as stipulated by the IEP (progress and/or in need of growth).

• Complete Quarterly Progress Reports based on data collection.

• Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE/Ammendment meetings with school district representatives.

• Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

Education:

• Bachelor`s Degree in Education or related field. Must obtain Master's degree per NYSED guidelines.

Experience:

• No experience is required; however 3-5 years is preferred.

License/Registration/ Certification:

• NYS Permanent OR Initial Certification in Special Education required;

• All Certification areas are considered and encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

Dr. Ami Alderman

Commandant/Head of Schools

716-842-6289

[email protected]

Job Attachment View Attachment

Salary: From 45000.00

Salary: To 55000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Student with Disabilities - Generalist Grades 7-12 {0086}

Contact Person's Name Dr. Ami Alderman

Contact Person's Title Head of Schools

Contact Person's Phone 716-842-6289

Contact Person's Email [email protected]