Special Education Teacher (Victory Academy at Nelson)

OLV Human Services•Buffalo, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Victory Academy at Nelson is seeking Special Education Teachers to join their team, serving students with disabilities in grades 7-12. Their education program is dedicated to providing specialized, high-quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. They serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social-emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Education or similar field.
Must obtain Master's degree per NYSED guidelines.
NYS Special Education Teacher Certification within 6 months of start date.
Computer skills
Communication: Oral and written
Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation.
Completes weekly lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards.
Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students.
Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, ability to think critically, and individualized instruction.
Create, implement and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.
Act as team leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists, and social workers.
Conduct regular community meetings (Sanctuary based) and team meetings.
Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.).
Complete log notes based on student goals as per the IEP (progress and/or regression).
Complete Quarterly Progress Reports on all students that are distributed to parents and the school districts.
Complete Annual Review Reports/Amendments/Regression Statements for school districts (including writing appropriate observable and measurable child centered goals).
Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE meetings with school districts.
Mentor and train new teachers as requested by supervisor
Maintain client confidentiality within HIPAA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
Any other duty as assigned by your Supervisor.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks (Approximately 7 weeks)
Paid Holidays
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free dental services at BVS Dental Clinic
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
Small class sizes (8 students, 1 teacher and 1 or 2 educational aides)
Teacher Mentor Program
Paid teacher prep periods
Casual dress code
OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services
Employee referral program