Special Education Teacher

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

Please find a full list of current open positions HERE

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Salary: From

47556.00

Salary: To

55000.00

Position Status

Full time

Start Date

9/1/2026

Required Certification Type

Special Education {9010}, Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 {9014}, Student with Disabilities - Generalist Grades 7-12 {0086}, Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 {9013}

Contact Person's Name

Lindsey McLeod

Contact Person's Title

HR Partner

Contact Person's Phone

716-882-0090 ext 377

Contact Person's Email

lmcleod@falkschool.com

Job Posting Link

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CHI1024/JobBoard/e63b0308-b783-4100-8b0a-3e709f2e547b/?q=&o=postedDateDesc