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Find Your Fit at Falk School: Now Hiring Multiple Teaching Positions for the School Year
Falk School | Buffalo, NY
Pay: Starting at $33.96 per hour ($47,556 per school year)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:35 AM - 2:35 PM
Why Falk School?
At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5-21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.
Our classrooms are intentionally small-typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide-allowing educators to develop meaningful relationships while providing individualized instruction and support.
Teaching at Falk School is about more than delivering instruction. It's about becoming a trusted advocate who helps students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need for lifelong success.
Why Teachers Choose Falk School
Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)
One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom
Collaborative and supportive leadership team
Short School-day schedule (7:35 AM - 2:35 PM)
Paid school breaks and holidays
Optional six-week summer session
Meaningful relationships with students
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Make a lasting impact every day
Responsibilities
- Develop lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards and each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods
- Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction
- Foster an engaging classroom environment that supports academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth
- Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments
- Maintain accurate attendance, progress monitoring, and program records
- Support students in developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities
- Collaborate with related service providers, administrators, and families
- Direct and supervise assigned Teacher Aide(s)
- Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment
- New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) or Applicable Content Area Teaching Certification required
- Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students
Please find a full list of current open positions HERE
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Position Status Full time
Start Date 9/1/2026
Required Certification Type Special Education , Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 , Student with Disabilities - Generalist Grades 7-12 , Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2
Contact Person's Name Lindsey McLeod
Contact Person's Title HR Partner
Contact Person's Phone ext 377
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