Bilingual Elementary Education Teacher - Temporary

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

Mandatory:
Not required to be certified at the time of application, must be working towards certification. Upload a screenshot of your NYS certification application.

• New York State certified in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Elementary Education with a Bilingual extension.
• Certified teachers from another U.S. State or territory must have a valid teaching certificate equivalent to the NYC title and type, no limits or restrictions, meet NY’s general certificate requirements, include citizenship, criminal history check, and required training related to child abuse identification/reporting, school violence prevention/intervention, harassment, bullying, discrimination prevention/intervention.
• Have at least three years of satisfactory experience in a public school in a position requiring an initial or professional certificate within five years preceding the application or equivalent experience. Must have had effective or higher evaluation ratings in the three most recent years.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or a body deemed equivalent, with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in the program leading to the degree.

The position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of appropriate instructional programs to address students’ learning needs, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their potential in curricular and extracurricular activities.

• 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 educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support students at varying levels.
• 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 student work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance 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 student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing school and district rules.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with recent developments in the subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in 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.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent after assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and service evaluation. Personal interviews may be scheduled.

Teacher’s salary schedule.

Pending Funding

TBD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, 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.

The District 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.