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Special Education Teacher - Buffalo

The Summit Center
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
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Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Special Education Teacher

Pay: $64,575/year, Sign-on bonus available

Location: Buffalo, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

  • Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
  • Up to 12 days of paid time off
  • 14–16 paid holidays annually
  • Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
  • 401K with up to 4% employer match
  • Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as a Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead a collaborative team and manage all aspects of your classroom environment. You will provide tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, coordinate with professionals from various disciplines, and serve as the case manager responsible for overseeing the progress and support of your assigned students.

  • Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems
  • Manage behavioral challenges
  • Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom
  • Assure that appropriate curriculum is established and implemented
  • Organize an effective classroom environment
  • Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Support Service Personnel
  • Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers
  • Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
  • Demonstrate professional writing skills
  • Assure deadlines are met
  • Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Special Education required, Masters degree in Special Education preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities certificate or actively working toward certification

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!

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