Summer School - Art Teacher -High School RB

High School Art Teacher – Summer 2026

Board of Education, Department of Human Resources, Buffalo, New York 14202

Position:
High School Art Teacher for the 2026 Summer School Program. The role serves grades 9-12, teaching a half‑day (3.5 hours) and may require travel between sites.

Location:

206. Dates and times:

• Setup:
  Friday, July 10
• Instruction:
  July 13 – August 13 (Monday–Thursday only)
• Grading/Regents Setup:
  Monday, August 17
• Regents:
  August 18 & 19 (specific times will be determined by the school)
• Daily time: 8:30–12:00 (subject to change)

New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying. Priority is given to qualified permanent/tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers and to those with summer school seniority. Candidates must upload a copy of their NYS certification(s). Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.

Eligible to work only in one summer program.

Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional programs to address students’ learning needs; guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in curricular and extracurricular activities.

• Plan, prepare and deliver age‑appropriate instruction; 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 educational activities.
• Identify and use different instructional resources and methods to support students at varying levels.
• Use relevant district technology to support instruction, including 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 to 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 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.
• Provide instruction on Connexus, if needed.

Important Notice:
Teachers are expected to serve the full term of the program.

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

Teacher hourly rate based on BTF contract.

Final filing date for application:
July 8, 2026

Dr. Pascal Mubenga, Superintendent of Schools

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non‑discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups).

Inquiries regarding the District's non‑discrimination policies should be directed to HR Compliance or to:
Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources, 719 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816‑3579.