SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER WNY Maritime Charter School 2219 South Park Avenue Buffalo , NY 14220 Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED} Job Number 3300051864 Start Date Open Date 05/10/2025 Closing Date SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Consultant teacher / Resource Room Job Summary: Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities. QUALIFICATIONS: + A valid NYS certification in: SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grades 1-6 or 7-12) required + NYSED Fingerprint Clearance + Demonstrated ability to work with peers + Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors + Ability to motivate and instruct students + Experience in at least one core content area (preferred) Essential Job Duties: + Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety, and stimulation. + Completes weekly resource room lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards and addresses a student's IEP goals. + Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and, when necessary, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students. + Collaborates with general education teachers to create lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP. + Provide instructional support as a collaborative teacher while providing classroom accommodations based on the student's IEP requirements. + Demonstrate adequate knowledge of subject matter, critical thinking, and individualized instruction. + Create, implement, and share effective behavior management techniques or plans. + Serve as a case manager for a group of special education students, coordinating their accommodations across content areas. + Attend regular department and grade-level meetings. + Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.). + Complete weekly data collection trackers based on student goals with work samples as stipulated by the IEP (progress and/or in need of growth). + Complete Quarterly Progress Reports based on data collection. + Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE/Ammendment meetings with school district representatives. + Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines. Education: + Bachelor`s Degree in Education or related field. Must obtain Master's degree per NYSED guidelines. Experience: + No experience is required; however 3-5 years is preferred. License/Registration/ Certification: + NYS Permanent OR Initial Certification in Special Education preferred; + All Certification areas are considered and encouraged to apply. Contact Information: Dr. Ami Alderman Commandant 716-842-6289 a_alderman@wnymcs.com Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 45000.00 Salary: To 50000.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Annual Contract Position Status Full time Start Date 09/02/2025 Contact Person's Name Dr, Ami Alderman Contact Person's Title Commandant Contact Person's Phone 716-842-6289 Contact Person's Email a_alderman@wnymcs.com