Teacher; Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher; SPED

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

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Start Date

Open Date 10/06/2025

Closing Date 03/31/2026

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: (1) Special Education Certification and experience AND (2) Master's degree in Deaf Education, or childhood education, is preferred (3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf;
  Special Needs AND (4) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by SMSD.
• NOTE:
  
  The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

• Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following curriculum guidelines.
• Instructs students in various subjects using American Sign Language and English
• Conference and work with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to develop individual educational plans (IEP's) for students.
• Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;
• Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;
• Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;
  
  Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;
• Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;
• Intercedes in emergency situations as required;
• Attends required departmental, faculty meetings and training courses as required.
• Maintains order and safety in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Attachment

Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY 14213

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Permanent

Position Status Full time

Start Date 12/1/2025

Required Certification Type Students with Disabilities - Social Studies Grades 7-12 {9066}, Deaf and Hard of Hearing {9017}

Other Certification Type(s) Teacher

Specialized Training Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR

Additional Job Information Salary is based on NYS certifications and years of classroom teaching experience.

Eligible for NYS retirement system

Contact Person's Name Mary De Stefano

Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources