Long-term Substitute Special Education Classroom Teacher

Long-term Substitute Special Education Classroom Teacher Westminster Community Charter School•4.1 Buffalo, NY Job Details Temporary | Full-time $1,127•$2,023 a week Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Report writing Multilingual Learning technology Bachelor's degree Lesson planning Special Education Certification Full Job Description This position is for a long-term special education classroom teacher. The initial contract is through June 26, 2026 but may be extended into the 2026-27 school year. Why Westminster? Over the course of nearly three decades, Westminster Community Charter School has earned its place—not to mention the confidence of so many students, parents, teachers and administrators, and community leaders—as a K-8 school that creates lifelong opportunities and impacts in the classroom, at home, and throughout the Kensington-Bailey community.

INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION

Every student is unique—and that's how they're treated at Westminster. With a small student body (compared to many public schools) and robust teaching and support teams, we provide each student with the attention and resources they need to succeed. Co-taught classrooms Strong SEL team including a school counselor, two social workers, and two success mentors Multi-lingual teacher aides

CROSS-GENERATION EXPERIENCES

At Westminster, families actively participate in their child's education, from quality time shared learning alongside their student to parent achievement programs that power individual growth. Families not only make memories here, they make progress together. A full calendar of fun, family-centered activities Resources for parents and families to continue their own learning

STRONG PARTNERSHIPS

Westminster's longstanding partnership with M&T Bank's Buffalo Promise Neighborhood makes so many cross-generation experiences that are core to being part of the Pride possible. Buffalo Promise Neighborhood also helped establish an early childhood education center around the corner from Westminster, where many of our students start their journeys.•Job Overview Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities. Responsibilities Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Develop lesson plans. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom for class activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Provide for the care and protection of school property. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Observe and evaluate student performance and development. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate. Provide appropriate feedback on student work. Monitor and encourage individual student progress. Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development. Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures. Participate in department, school, school community meetings and professional development activities as appropriate. Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district. Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program. Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians. Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator Requirements Candidates must hold New York State certification in Special Education (1-6) or all grades. Employee Benefits Participation in the New York State Teacher Retirement System Supplemental retirement option Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Account options Health insurance benefit and salary determined through collective bargaining of the Buffalo Teacher's Federation (BTF) Afternoon, evening, and weekend programming opportunities for additional pay Visit our website at https://www.westminsterccs.org/ to learn more about Westminster Community Charter School.

Pay:

$1,127.00•$2,023.00 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

NYS Teaching Certification in Special Education (Required)

Work Location:

In person