Special Education Teacher

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher


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Special Education Teachers

Find Your Fit at Falk School: Now Hiring Multiple Teaching Positions for the 2026-2027 School Year
Falk School | Buffalo, NY

Pay: Starting at $33.96 per hour ($47,556 per school year)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:35 AM - 2:35 PM
Why Falk School?

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5-21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our classrooms are intentionally small-typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide-allowing educators to develop meaningful relationships while providing individualized instruction and support.

Teaching at Falk School is about more than delivering instruction. It's about becoming a trusted advocate who helps students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need for lifelong success.
Why Teachers Choose Falk School

Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)

One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom

Collaborative and supportive leadership team

Short School-day schedule (7:35 AM - 2:35 PM)

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Meaningful relationships with students

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Make a lasting impact every day
Responsibilities

• Develop lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards and each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods
• Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction
• Foster an engaging classroom environment that supports academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress monitoring, and program records
• Support students in developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborate with related service providers, administrators, and families
• Direct and supervise assigned Teacher Aide(s)
• Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment

Qualifications

• New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) or Applicable Content Area Teaching Certification required
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students

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Salary: From 47556.00


Salary: To 55000.00


Position Status Full time


Start Date 9/1/2026


Required Certification Type Special Education , Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 , Student with Disabilities - Generalist Grades 7-12 , Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2


Contact Person's Name Lindsey McLeod


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