The preschool special education teacher designs and implements group lessons focusing on speech, language, and readiness skills for severely speech-language impaired preschoolers, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. Essential functions include evaluating each child's skill development, determining treatment plans, implementing site-specific curriculum, and maintaining contact with parents regarding progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in special education and must hold or be willing to obtain New York State Certification as a permanent Special Education Teacher or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth-2 or All Ages). The role requires physical capabilities such as bending, kneeling, and running, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
bachelor degreeCommunicationTrauma-Informed CareMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationBehavior ManagementCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementReport WritingIEP DevelopmentSpecial EducationPreschool EducationPyramid ModelFormal and Informal EvaluationFloortime/DIR PhilosophySpeech and Language Skills
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Fredonia site -
Fredonia,
NY 14063Position
Type:
Full
Time, 12
MonthEducation
Level: 4
Year
DegreeSalary
Range: $55,001.95 - $70,127.49 Salary*Starting
Salary for
Certified
Teachers: $55,001.95 *Starting
Salary for
Non-Certified
Teachers: $45,240.00 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Do you have a passion for teaching young children? Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at our Fredonia location, working with preschool children in special education classrooms. Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus! $2,500 paid upon hire $2,500 paid after 6 months of employment We welcome teacher candidates who are in the process of obtaining their Students with Disabilities, Birth–2 or All Ages certification. Tuition assistance may be available to support your certification journey. Join our supportive and collaborative team, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners every day. Buffalo Hearing & Speech utilizes the Floortime/DIR Philosophy in our classrooms and provides training on this unique approach. We also incorporate the Pyramid model and Trauma-Informed Care approach to best meet the needs of our students.
Job
Summary: The preschool special education teacher is responsible for designing and implementing group lessons comprised of speech, language and readiness skills to encourage development in these areas by severely speech-language impaired preschoolers. The teacher works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing goals for each child's Individualized Education Plan.
Essential
Functions: Evaluates each child in each area of skill development using formal and informal measures upon entrance into program and provides updates on a quarterly basis, including compiling comprehensive reports regarding children's strengths and areas of need. Determine prognosis and appropriate treatment plan. Responsible for implementing site specific curriculum and plans classroom environment to encourage learning, independence and generalization of skills. Involvement in the design and implementation of goals and objectives toward development of age-appropriate skills for each child as indicated on each child's IEP. Implement appropriate therapeutic program designed to facilitate improved cognitive, social emotional, behavioral, fine and gross motor skills Meets with and shares information regarding educational strategies, techniques, and philosophies with classroom aides and/or personal / 1:1 aides. Responsible for facilitating weekly team meetings and classroom planning meetings (team leader) and acts as an active participant in CQI meetings, as schedule allows Assists and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the program design and implementation, the carryover of individual therapy goals to the classroom (e.g., speech, OT, PT, etc.), using specific teaching and/or behavior management strategies. Responsible for modeling appropriate speech and language. Make appropriate referrals as needed in order to affect positive therapeutic results. Maintains contact with the parent or guardian regarding their child's progress within the classroom Responsible, with other team members, for children's supervision and safety Attends CPSE and CSE meetings, when necessary Submits highest quality written reports in a timely manner in accordance with compliance standards including, but not limited to, evaluation reports, treatment plans, log notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries as required by site or assignment. Maintains patient records in accordance to compliance standards set by site or assignments
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Tuition Assistance
Required
Skills: Special Education Teacher behavioral competencies Ability to communicate verbally and in writing Ability to learn on the job and change quickly as situations require
Minimum
Degree
Required: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in special education from an accredited university or college
Required
License/
Registration/
Certification: New York State Certification as a permanent Special Education Teacher or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth-2 or All Ages) OR willing to obtain.
Physical
Requirements: Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running. Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements. Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients. Qualifications
Market context
Special education demand remains steady in New York
New York schools continue to need certified special education teachers, especially candidates who can meet state certification requirements and handle the physical demands of classroom support. This role is competitive because districts often look for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in special education, New York State certification, and readiness to work across diverse student needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification path and highlight any experience with individualized instruction in your application.
