A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
BOCES Special Education Services Northtowns Academy Tonawanda, NY Annual Salary:
$47,533•54,749 PLUS $1,750 Masters Stipend Salary subject to increase upon settlement of
CBA Hours:
7:15 AM•2:45 PM Exceptional package including but not limited to: Employment•Erie 1 BOCES Paid annual Holidays Generous Paid Personal/Sick time Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%) Medical Insurance waiver allowance Life insurance at NO cost to you FSA plan Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NYS Retirement System 403b AND 457 retirement plans
Job Responsibilities:
Erie 1 BOCES seeks a Special Education Teacher for grades 3-5 State Assessed Students at Northtowns Academy. Candidates must be NYS certified Special Education teacher for grades 3-5. Special Education experience is preferred, but not required. Qualities sought include being highly creative, a strong communicator and personally engaging. Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate. 1. Assesses students, both informally and formally, in order to provide an individualized classroom program 2. Designs plans and appropriate activities to reach individual pupil IEP's 3. Provides an individualized education program for students with disabilities consistent with New York State Common Core Learning Standards and the program's goals and requirements 4. Establishes a classroom environment that provides for the student's social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as academic needs including specific systems of motivation to students 5. Assists and counsels' students in making realistic assessments of their abilities in establishing educational and/or career goals 6. Keeps attendance records and other reports/records pertinent to the program 7. Provides, when warranted, continuous consultation and/or management outside of the classroom to appropriate personnel 8. Provides assistance to students with general education class assignments 9. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the school's program 10. Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers and staff who have students with disabilities interpreting their abilities, disabilities, and meeting the individual needs of the students 11. Assists other professional staff members in identifying, recommending, and resolving psychological or disciplinary actions unique to the student 12. Confers frequently with parents, professional staff members, building level administrators, and supervisors regarding the students educational, social/emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual potential 13. When appropriate, coordinates, and supervises work experience and on-campus job training programs involving students with disabilities 14. Participates, when appropriate, in continuous professional growth and development related to the field of teaching and/or specific area(s) of expertise 15. Supervises Teacher Aide Job Qualifications Must hold a valid NYS Special Education certification inclusive of grades 3-5 Special Education experience is preferred, but not required Qualities sought include being highly creative, a strong communicator and personally engaging Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2026
