Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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

Our Find Your Fit at Falk School: Open Interview Event for Educators gives candidates the opportunity to interview directly with school leadership while learning about multiple Special Education Teacher openings available for the upcoming school year.

At the event, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Interview directly with a Falk School Principal
• Learn about multiple current teaching opportunities across our four campuses
• Explore openings by grade level, program, and campus location
• Discuss positions that best align with your certification, experience, and career goals
• Learn about our collaborative culture and supportive learning environment

A complete list of current teacher vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year will be available during the hiring event.

Click here to reserve your interview time!

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.

✔ 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

• 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

• 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

Stanley G. Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keywords: Special Education Teacher, Students with Disabilities Teacher, Special Education Instructor, Classroom Teacher, SWD Teacher, Teacher