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The Summit Center

Special Education Teacher - Buffalo

The Summit Center, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position:

Special Education Teacher

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)

Up to 12 days of paid time off

14–16 paid holidays annually

Potential for annual raises and profit sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)

401K with up to 4% employer match

Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as a Special Education Teacher As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of your classroom environment. You will provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, coordinate with professionals from various disciplines, and serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of your assigned students.

Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems

Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom

Assure that appropriate curriculum is established and implemented

Organize an effective classroom environment

Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies

Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel

Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers

Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities

Demonstrate professional writing skills

Assure deadlines are met

Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Special Education required, Master's degree in Special Education preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate 1-6 or actively working toward certification

Skills

Oral communication: Expert

Behaviors

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education Bachelor's or better in Special Education or related field. Master's or better in Special Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

EDU-Spec. Ed. Perm

Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker! At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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