Special Education Teacher Science International Baccalaureate MYP - Honors RB

Position: Special Education Teacher for Science International Baccalaureate MYP - City Honors #195 RB# 24-440a
BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NY 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 24-440a

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR SCIENCE

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MYP

CITY HONORS #195

JUNE 25, 2025

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

Special Education Teacher for Science

Grades 7-12

(STARS Program
- Students with Autism Rising to Success)

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

1.0 City Honors #195

APPLICATION:

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site faloschools.org/jobs.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach. It is required that candidates attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency, dual certification in science(s) and special education, experience working with students with autism, or who offer SOCE science certification, advantageous to the long-term needs of the school.

Experience, training, and understanding of the IB Middle Years Program and unit planning system is desirable but not required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* This teacher must be properly certified, qualified and prepared to teach for the needs of the STARS program at City Honors School.

* City Honors teachers at all grades and in all subjects are part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. As such, they are required to attend on and off-site training and participate when available in on-going collaborative meetings to ensure integration of IB command terms, rubrics, and unit planning. Rigor, inquiry, cross-curricular planning and international-mindedness are cornerstones of a successful IB World School.

* Supervise, assess and document multiple IB MYP Personal Project Advisees and/or IB Extended Essay Advisees.

* Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

* Develop lesson plans.

* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

* Prepare classroom for class activities.

* Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

* Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.

* Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

* Provide for the care and protection of school property.

* Use relevant technology to support instruction.

* Observe and evaluate student performance and development.

* Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.

* Provide appropriate feedback on student work.

* Monitor and encourage individual student progress.

* Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.

* Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.

* Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.

* Prepare required reports on students and activities.

* Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.

* Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.

* Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.

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