Classroom Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement

Flexible spending

Health insurance

Extra pay opportunities

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES in Buffalo, NY, seeks an effective educator to plan, deliver, and assess instructional activities that engage diverse learners. You will develop lesson plans, set clear objectives, and adapt materials to meet student needs while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The role requires New York State teaching certification and a commitment to ongoing professional development within the Buffalo community.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

New York State teaching certification

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 school 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 school community meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school.
• 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

Requirements

• Candidates must be New York State certified in the area for which they are applying to teach.

Employee Benefits

• Participation in the New York State Teacher Retirement System
• Supplemental retirement option
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Health insurance benefit and salary determined through collective bargaining of the Buffalo Teacher's Federation (BTF)
• Afternoon, evening, and weekend programming opportunities for additional pay