PROGRAM DATES

2026 Summer School Program - Science Teacher - PS 131 Academy School

Program Dates

Setup/training:
Friday, July 10

Instruction:
July 13 - August 13 (Monday
- Thursdays only)

Time: 8:00-3:15

Location:

PS 131 Academy School

Grading/Regents Setup:
Monday, August 18

Regents:
August 18 & 19 (Days and times needed will be determined by the school)

Scoring:
August 20, 21, and 24th, or until exams are scored (Location/Days/Times dependent on need and certification). Scoring will take place at another location

* This school utilizes receivership powers for staffing procedures. Teachers currently assigned to #131 Academy school should also apply to the internal posting. All internal candidates assigned to this school will be considered before other qualified BTF members not assigned to these locations.

Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach. Priority in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school seniority. Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s). Ensure that your name is visible, as well as your certification area(s).

We will accept a screenshot from your NYS Teach account or you can upload using the physical document. Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority. Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for one of the summer programs only.

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.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate instructional activities that facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare for class activities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Record and take accurate attendance daily for all periods.
• Utilize 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.
• Use relevant district technology to support instruction including but not limited to Schoology, Nearpod, etc.
• 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.
• Guide 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 the required reports on students and activities.
• Manage the environment to promote high student engagement by establishing classroom rules and maintaining student behavior.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the summer school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Attend scheduled meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.
• Integrate enrichment activities that provide opportunities for students to pursue learning in their areas of interest and strengths.

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND THE CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM, TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, following an assessment of training, school receivership powers, experience, certifications, credentials, and service, including summer school seniority.

SALARY:
Daily rate (1/200th) Pending Grant funding