Flex Teacher (9-12)

Charter School for Applied Technologies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Supportive work environment

Paid time off

New York State retirement system

Job summary

Charter School for Applied Technologies in Buffalo, NY, seeks a dedicated teacher who can communicate knowledge in engaging, varied ways and work as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes classroom instruction, PLC-based collaboration, curriculum design, and integrating technology to support student learning, with commitment to professional growth and family-school relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education and completion of student teaching.
• Minimum two years of classroom experience with satisfactory rating.
• Three positive recommendations from professionals.
• Strong classroom instruction and pedagogical skills.
• Highly organized, independent worker with strong communication.
• PLC model experience preferred.
• Team player with ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Implement school and district policies and procedures.
• Collaborate on curriculum and student needs.
• Develop ongoing communication with parents.
• Engage in curriculum development and implementation.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Coach/mentor team members.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Pedagogical skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Technology integration

Organizational skills

Collaborative planning

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Student teaching experiences

Two years of classroom experience

Three positive recommendations

Job description

The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.

Why CSAT?

We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.

We offer outstanding healthcare benefits, a supportive work environment, generous paid time off and are part of the New York State retirement system.

Job Summary

The CSAT teacher is responsible for communicating knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. Teacher must use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The teacher will work as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities. Teachers will administer different forms of student assessments, communicate with parents and other team members about student progress, and plan for further instruction. They will be reflective about their own practice and act as a coach for their team members when necessary. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.

• Implement school and district policies and procedures
• Implement CSAT school performance standards
• Collaborate with team on curriculum and students needs
• Create and work toward ongoing communication with parents.
• Work on curriculum development, in addition to Implementation
• Integrate technology into instructional program and demonstrate professional use
• Act as a coach/mentor to other teachers on the team in areas of personal expertise
• Instruction
  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate the needs of the student populations
  • Establish, nurture, and manage student-directed classrooms in which students are working both independently and in groups to supplement and enhance the curriculum
  • Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment for evaluating products and performances
  • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication
  • Learn new uses and applications of technology tools
• Classroom Management and Family/School Involvement
  • Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Write, implement, and evaluate your own professional development plans develop to their full potential
  • Develop family-school relationships that foster the academic and social development of the child

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Must have completed Bachelorsin Education degree program and have completed all required student teaching experiences
• Must have at least two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating
• Must have three (3) positive recommendations from professional individuals
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills
• Highly organized and independent worker with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• PLC model experience (Professional Learning Communities)
• Superior skills to work with others and the ability of being a team player

Appointment Status: Permanent

Position Status: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

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