Special Education Teacher

King Center Charter School

156 Newburgh Avenue

Buffalo , NY 14211

Certified - Area - Special Education

Job Number 3300053059

Start Date

Open Date 08/07/2025

Closing Date

Summary:

The Special Education Teacher works with children with varying disabilities or at-risk students to modify the general education curriculum to meet the students' individual needs, allowing them to access the curriculum.

It is the responsibility of each instructional staff member to create a classroom learning environment and culture that is consistent with the Educational Plan. All staff members are responsible for the academic, social, and behavioral processes and outcomes of their students. KCCS teachers are expected to work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration in order to create an outstanding learning culture for their students. Instructional Staff are also expected to follow all the processes laid out in our charter. We expect all teachers to be flexible and support the needs of the school as other duties arise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.

Assist with the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student, setting personalized goals for the student and tailoring it to that student's individual needs and abilities.

Review IEP with Teachers to ensure understanding of opportunities to adapt classroom curriculum and with Parents to establish transferable techniques to promote continued learning in the home setting

Communicate and coordinate with others involved in the student's well-being, including parents, social workers, school psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, school administrators, and other teachers.

Meet with teachers and parents/guardians to discuss the student's progress and to determine priorities for their student and their resource needs

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF DUTIES:

Hours: 7:45-3:45, regular attendance, 30-minute lunch break, 30-minute planning period, attend weekly staff meetings each Wednesday until 4:30 p.m.

Complete weekly lesson plans completed with all required items

Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions, implement strategies in the classroom

Develop positive relationships with parents, students, and KCCS faculty

Follow the classroom and school-wide schedule created by the Leadership Team

Differentiate to meet the needs of all students

Implement CSI Action Plan items

Communicate student data to the leadership team as well as parents and students (data meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, progress reports, report cards)

Participate in school events and extracurricular activities

Follow school-wide behavior management systems

Adhere to the KCCS Employee and Student/Parent handbook

Establish effective classroom management techniques

Implement all items listed on the KCCS Management Checklist

Update student work displays monthly

Establish a safe, clean, organized learning environment free from hazards

Use technology to enhance lesson plans and instruction

Participate in the Mentor/Coaching program as necessary

Participate in 8 days of pre-service training at the start of each school year

Keep evidence and artifacts that support the goals in the KCCS accountability plan

All teachers will receive annual reviews at the end of each school year and will be held accountable for student achievement data

Other duties as assigned (arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, etc)

Qualifications

Valid NYS Special Education Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree

Literacy Certification

Urban Experience preferred

Special Education experience - 5 years

Excellent record-keeping skills

Computer Skills (Excel, PPT)

Excellent communication skills

Welcoming, warm disposition

Experience in an urban setting preferred.

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Itinerant Location 156 Newburgh Avenue

Salary: From 48216.00

Salary: To 57876.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Start Date 8/19/2025

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Elementary Education

Contact Person's Name Tamaira Barlow

Contact Person's Title Executive Director

Contact Person's Phone 716-891-7912

Contact Person's Email Tbarlow@kccs.org