Teacher St. Mary's School for the Deaf 2253 Main Street Buffalo , NY 14214 Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED} Job Number 3300050053 Start Date Open Date 11/13/2024 Closing Date 03/07/2025 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: (1) Special Education Certification and experience AND (2) Master's degree in Deaf Education, or childhood education, is preferred (3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs AND (4) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by SMSD. NOTE: The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf. 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. Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY 14213 Salary: From 40000.00 Salary: To 65000.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Permanent Position Status Full time Start Date 10.21.2024 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 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