Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher# Special Education Teacher## OverviewSalary Range$40,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelBachelors DegreeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryInstructional## Description## **Job Description: Elementary Special Education Teacher****School:** Elmwood Village Charter School (EVCS)**Location:** Buffalo, NY (Hertel or Days Park Campus)**Status:** Full-Time / Exempt**Reports to**: Building Principal### **About Elmwood Village Charter School**The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.### **The Role**We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and highly skilled **Integrated Co-Teacher (Special Education)** to join our team. In this role, you will partner with a General Education teacher to implement an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) model. You will be responsible for implementing curriculum and accommodations, delivering specialized instruction, and fostering an inclusive environment that ensures all students meet high academic and social-emotional standards.### ### **Key Responsibilities*** **Co-Planning & Instruction:** Partner with the General Education teacher to co-plan lessons that utilize diverse co-teaching models (e.g., station teaching, parallel teaching, team teaching) to meet the needs of all learners.* **Specialized Instruction:** Deliver direct, specially designed instruction to students with IEPs within the general education classroom, as well as in small group settings when necessary.* **IEP Management:** Serve as the primary case manager for a caseload of students. This includes drafting IEPs, conducting annual reviews, monitoring progress toward goals, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation.* **Data-Driven Decision Making:** Use formal and informal assessment data to inform instructional strategies, adjust supports, and track student growth.* **Inclusive Environment:** Facilitate a classroom culture that celebrates neurodiversity, fosters student independence, and maintains high expectations for all children.* **Collaboration:** Communicate regularly with families, related service providers (speech, OT, PT), and school administrators to ensure a cohesive support network for students.* **Compliance:** Ensure all classroom practices remain in full compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations and IDEA mandates.## Qualifications### **Qualifications & Requirements*** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred).* **Certification:** Valid New York State Certification in **Students with Disabilities (SWD) Grades 1-6 or 7-12** commensurate with the specific vacancy level.* **Experience:** Proven experience working in an urban school setting or with diverse student populations is highly valued.* **Collaboration:** Exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented school environment.* **Communication:** Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and parent outreach, an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.* **Philosophy:** Deep alignment with the EVCS mission, including a commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student agency.* **Resilience:** A proactive, \"can-do\" attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced school environment.### **What We Offer*** Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (Salary range $40,000-$55,000)* Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Plan with New York State Teachers Retirement System).* A supportive, mission-driven school culture.* Opportunities for professional development and collaborative planning time.* The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of students in the Buffalo community. #J-18808-Ljbffr