Job detail
Special Education Teacher - Amherst
The Summit Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Town of Amherst, New York
Salary
$64,575 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The special education teacher will lead a classroom team, manage student casebooks, and implement tailored instructional strategies. They are responsible for coordinating with support personnel and families to ensure student progress and behavioral success.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in special education is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold or be actively working toward a nys special education permanent or students with disabilities certificate.
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Profit sharing
- Annual raises
- Paid school breaks
- Medical opt-out payment