• Special Education Teacher

    Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Buffalo, NY)


    Special Education Teacher

     

    St. Mary's School for the Deaf

     

    2253 Main Street

     

    Buffalo , NY 14214

     

    Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

     

    Job Number 3300050053

     

    Start Date

     

    Open Date 07/23/2025

     

    Closing Date 08/22/2025

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

    (1) Special Education Certification and experience AND

     

    (2) Master's degree in Deaf Education, or childhood education, is preferred

     

    (3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs AND

     

    (4) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by SMSD.

     

    NOTE: The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following curriculum guidelines.

    + Instructs students in various subjects using American Sign Language and English

    + Conference and work with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to develop individual educational plans (IEP's) for students.

    + Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;

    + Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;

    + Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

    + Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;

    + Participates in curriculum development;

    + Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;

    + Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

    + Attends required departmental, faculty meetings and training courses as required.

    + Maintains order and safety in the classroom.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting.

     

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    Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY 14213

     

    Salary: From 42000.00

     

    Salary: To 65000.00

     

    Salary Competitive Y

     

    Appointment Status Permanent

     

    Position Status Full time

     

    Start Date 10.21.2024

     

    Required Certification Type Students with Disabilities - Social Studies Grades 7-12 {9066}, Deaf and Hard of Hearing {9017}

     

    Other Certification Type(s) Teacher

     

    Specialized Training Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR

     

    Technology Literacy Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft Office

     

    Additional Job Information

     

    Salary is based on NYS certifications and classroom teaching experience.

     

    Eligible for NYS retirement system

     

    Contact Person's Name Mary DeStefano

     

    Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources

     

    Contact Person's Phone 716-834-7200

     

    Contact Person's Email [email protected]

     

    Job Posting Link www.smsdk12.org