Social Studies Teacher - International Baccalaureate MYP - Honors RB

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

JULY 10, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

The Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
GRADES 7-12
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM

1.0 CITY HONORS #195

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 must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency. Additional certification areas or experience, training and understanding of the IB Middle Years Program and unit planning system are desirable but not required.

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.

• This teacher must be properly certified, qualified and prepared to teach Social Studies to students in grades 7-12.
• Although this position will specialize in grades 7/8, teaching assignments may vary from year-to-year based on the scheduling needs of the 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‑site 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.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

NOTE: 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…