Special Education Teacher - Buffalo

The Summit Center - 2023 and 2024 School of Excellence, as named by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

The Teacher is the transdisciplinary team leader and classroom manager. They are the case manager for assigned pupils.

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

A Teacher must be able to consistently and successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

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

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year