Teacher SPED

Job Details: Job Location: Buff. Sci

• Huber Hall (MS II)
• Buffalo, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $50500.00 - $65500.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Teacher (Wisdom Warrior) Reports to: Principal Status: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree in content area preferred NYS Teaching Certification preferred Experience in classroom teaching preferred Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills Ability to work with a diverse community Terms of Employment: Starting Salary: $48,000 (Master’s Degree & Certified) Annual Raise: $1,500 Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B Contract Term: 10 months Position Description: The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Rewarding Experience: Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment. Primary Functions: Instruction Classroom management Assessment and intervention Curriculum development Supervisory Functions: Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional: Manage classroom environment to promote student development Facilitate student learning and communicate progress Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices Non-Instructional: Mentor assigned teachers Maintain accurate grade and attendance records Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information Related Responsibilities: Submit annual plans and implement school policies Participate in professional development and home visits Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions Perform additional duties as directed Key Competencies: Critical evaluation and problem-solving Planning and organizing Communication skills Conflict management Adaptability Stress tolerance Ethical practice How it Supports the Mission and Vision: Promotes academic and social growth of students Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management Supports professional development and collaboration among staff Qualifications: