Teacher (Wisdom Warrior)
Reports to:
Principal
Status:
Exempt
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in content area preferred
- NYS Teaching Certification preferred
- Experience in classroom teaching preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
- Ability to work with a diverse community
Terms of Employment
- Starting Salary: $48,500 (Master's Degree & Certified)
- Annual Raise: $1,500
- Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
- Contract Term: 10 months
Position Description
The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Rewarding Experience
Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment.
Primary Functions
- Instruction
- Classroom management
- Assessment and intervention
- Curriculum development
Supervisory Functions
- Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested
Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional
- Manage classroom environment to promote student development
- Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
- Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
- Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
- Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
- Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
- Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
Non-Instructional
- Mentor assigned teachers
- Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
- Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
- Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
- Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
- Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information
Related Responsibilities
- Submit annual plans and implement school policies
- Participate in professional development and home visits
- Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
- Perform additional duties as directed
Key Competencies
- Critical evaluation and problem-solving
- Planning and organizing
- Communication skills
- Conflict management
- Adaptability
- Stress tolerance
- Ethical practice
How it Supports the Mission and Vision
- Promotes academic and social growth of students
- Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management
- Supports professional development and collaboration among staff
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Itinerant Location
18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo NY
Salary: From
48500.00
Salary: To
62500.00
Salary Competitive
Y
Start Date
08/17/2026
Contact Person's Name
Ashley Piazza
Contact Person's Title
Principal
Contact Person's Phone
7168542490
Contact Person's Email
piazza@buffsci.org