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Special Education Teacher

The Summit Center
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
Buffalo. The Summit Center.Special Education Teacher. $64,575/year. Sign-on Bonus available.

The Summit Center is Western New Yorks 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
  • 1416 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 students 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, youll 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!

Qualifications

Skills Required

Oral communication - Expert

Written communication - Expert

Behaviors Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education Required

Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field.

Masters or better in Special Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required

EDU-Stud w Dis All Grades

EDU-Spec. Ed. Perm

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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