What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Erie 1 BOCES?
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
Major Responsibilities
Job Attachment : View Attachment
Itinerant Location : 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY 14213
Salary: From : 43000.00
Salary: To : 70000.00
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
Technology Literacy : Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft Office
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 DeStefano
Contact Person's Title : Director of Human Resources
Contact Person's Phone : 716-834-7200
Contact Person's Email : maryd@smsdk12.org
Job Posting Link : www.smsdk12.org
- Special Education Certification and experience AND
- Master's degree in Deaf Education, or childhood education, is preferred
- Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs AND
- The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by SMSD.
Major Responsibilities
- 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;
- Participates in curriculum development;
- 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.
Job Attachment : View Attachment
Itinerant Location : 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY 14213
Salary: From : 43000.00
Salary: To : 70000.00
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
Technology Literacy : Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft Office
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 DeStefano
Contact Person's Title : Director of Human Resources
Contact Person's Phone : 716-834-7200
Contact Person's Email : maryd@smsdk12.org
Job Posting Link : www.smsdk12.org