Buffalo Collegiate invites energetic and committed educators to apply to the position of SPED Teacher. Our school is founded upon the belief that all students can achieve at high levels when provided with high expectations and a supportive learning environment. Buffalo Collegiate will build a team of adults who will work tirelessly to fulfill our mission so that all students are firmly on the path to excel in college and become our next generation of leaders.

We currently serve grades 4-6. We will add one grade per year until we graduate our first class of college ready twelfth graders in 2026. We will have grades 4-7 during the 2020-2021 school year. Buffalo Collegiate seeks authentic, dedicated, kind and intellectually curious individuals to join our team.

The Special Education Teacher is a full-time teaching position and member of the Student Support Team. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for collaborating with the Special Education Coordinator and execution of IEPs and 504 plans for students with special needs. This person will have an instructional role with the school, co-teaching and providing pull-out services. At Buffalo Collegiate we are committed to the rapid growth and development of our teachers, who receive frequent professional development opportunities and engage in regular cycles of observation and feedback with their instructional coach. Teachers are responsible for the intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively collaborating with their colleagues and grade level teams, particularly around lesson planning and norming instructional practices.

● Uphold the mission and vision of the school every second of every day.

● Execute school-wide systems and structures that maximize student learning.

● Reinforce a disciplined culture of high academic and behavioral standards.

● Collaborate with the Special Education Coordinator on the creation, execution, and modification of IEPs and 504 plans. Communicate with the District’s Committee for Special Education (CSE) as needed.

● Create and execute lessons for small groups of students that meet their IEP goals.

● Collaborate with content area teachers to create and execute lessons that support all students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.

● Collaborate with Special Education Coordinator and content area teachers in coordinating schedules, modifications, and accommodations for all students with special needs.

● Assist Special Education Coordinator in facilitating professional development related to modifications and accommodations for students with special needs.

● Assist in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process and any necessary testing.

● Manage family relationships for students on your caseload who receive special education services.

● Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices to ensure students with special needs perform at the same level as general education students.

● Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback.

● Actively participate in all professional development sessions and weekly coaching sessions, including an annual three-week staff orientation and training during the summer.

● Incorporate feedback from instructional coaches in a timely manner.

● Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.

● Unwaveringly high expectations for all students, with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.

● Commitment to upholding and executing Buffalo Collegiate’s mission and educational model.

● Commitment to “sweating the small stuff” in order to foster strong habits among students.

● Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, self-motivation, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.

● Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, staff members, families, and community members.

● Solutions-focused style that encourages collaboration to support the development of students.

● Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers and stay organized despite a highly variable schedule.

● Proven track record of supporting students with special needs to achieving high levels of growth (academic and behavioral).

● Minimum two years of Special Education teaching in an urban setting preferred.

● Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.

● New York State Special Education Certification required.

Buffalo Collegiate offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement benefits. Aside from extensive professional development, all of our teachers are equipped with a laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary instructional supplies.

Buffalo Collegiate staff will begin the 2020-2021 school year on August 3, 2020.

Buffalo Collegiate Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please send a resume and responses to the attached Application Questions in a Word or PDF document to Michael Anastasia, Director of Operations, manastasia@buffalocollegiate.org.