1st Grade Probationary Teacher

WNYRIC Districts; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

South Buffalo Charter School seeks an Elementary Teacher for a possible opening in Buffalo, NY. The role involves delivering instruction aligned with the school’s course of study and state regulations, and engaging students through planned, differentiated learning experiences.

The teacher will assess progress, communicate with families, maintain records, and collaborate with staff to support student health and learning needs while fostering a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Elementary Education certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach students utilizing the course of study adopted by South Buffalo Charter School Board of Trustees
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Provide planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and effectively utilize the available time for instruction
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide differentiated, individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and communicate with parents on the individual student's progress
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Perform basic attendance services as are required
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by South Buffalo Charter School and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Create, with assistance from students, a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers
• Establish and maintain, in cooperation with school administration, standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Assist other staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director or Director's designee

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher {ELEM}

Job Number 3300057306

Start Date

Open Date 10/26/2026

Closing Date 11/02/2026

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach students utilizing the course of study adopted by South Buffalo Charter School Board of Trustees
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Provide planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and effectively utilize the available time for instruction
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide differentiated, individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and communicate with parents on the individual student's progress
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Perform basic attendance services as are required
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by South Buffalo Charter School and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Create, with assistance from students, a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers
• Establish and maintain, in cooperation with school administration, standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Assist other staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director or Director's designee

Possible Anticipated Opening

Pay range is $43,430.00 to $81,367.14 (NYS Pay Transparency Law for Employers).

Required Certification Type Elementary Education

Contact Person's Name David B Thomas

Contact Person's Title Principal

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