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Special Education Teacher

Falk School·Buffalo, New York

$47,556 - $47,556/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

Develop and implement individualized lessons and IEPs aligned with New York State Learning Standards. Foster a supportive classroom environment while collaborating with families and service providers to support student growth.

Special Education Teachers

Find Your Fit at Falk School: Now Hiring Multiple Teaching Positions for the 2026–2027 School Year Falk School | Buffalo, NY

Pay

  • Starting at $33.96 per hour ($47,556 per school year)
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:35 AM – 2:35 PM

Why falk school?

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5–21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our classrooms are intentionally small—typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide—allowing educators to develop meaningful relationships while providing individualized instruction and support.

Teaching at Falk School is about more than delivering instruction. It's about becoming a trusted advocate who helps students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need for lifelong success.

Why teachers choose falk school: ✔ Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)

✔ One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom

✔ Collaborative and supportive leadership team

✔ Short School-day schedule (7: 35 AM – 2:35 PM)

✔ Paid school breaks and holidays

✔ Optional six-week summer session

✔ Meaningful relationships with students

✔ Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

✔ Make a lasting impact every day

Responsibilities

  • Develop lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards and each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods
  • Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction
  • Foster an engaging classroom environment that supports academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth
  • Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments
  • Maintain accurate attendance, progress monitoring, and program records
  • Support students in developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborate with related service providers, administrators, and families
  • Direct and supervise assigned Teacher Aide(s)
  • Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment

Qualifications

  • New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) or Applicable Content Area Teaching Certification required
  • Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards
  • Strong classroom management and instructional skills
  • Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students

Stanley G. Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keywords

Special Education Teacher, Students with Disabilities Teacher, Special Education Instructor, Classroom Teacher, SWD Teacher, Teacher

Requirements

Requires a New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) or applicable content area teaching certification. Candidates must possess strong classroom management skills and a commitment to building meaningful relationships with students.

  • professional certificate
  • Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Assessment
  • Small Group Instruction
  • IEP Implementation
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Behavior Intervention Planning
  • Instructional Skills
  • TCI Techniques

Benefits

  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities
  • Paid school breaks and holidays
  • Optional six-week summer session

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$47,556 - $47,556/yr
Locations
Buffalo, New York; Town of Tonawanda, New York; Village of Kenmore, New York
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
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Hiring organization

Falk School

Stanley G. Falk School is a New York State Education Department-approved Special Day School, providing educational programming for students aged 5-21 years, who have special learning, social, and emotional needs.

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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New York special education roles stay in demand

Special education teachers in New York are consistently in demand, especially for early childhood and elementary settings where licensure and classroom readiness matter. These roles are competitive because districts and programs often look for candidates with New York State Special Education certification, a valid driver’s license, and preferred skills like a master’s degree and MS Word proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification area and prepare examples of student support strategies before applying.

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