Reading Teacher Temporary

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Public Schools seeks a Reading Teacher for a temporary assignment. The role requires NYS or Buffalo reading certification and preference for City of Buffalo residency. Candidates must attach a PDF or screenshot of their certification as part of the application.

The teacher will plan, organize, and implement instructional programs to meet diverse student needs and foster growth in curricular and extracurricular activities. Salary follows the district teacher schedule.

Qualifications

• New York State or Buffalo reading certification.
• Preference for current City of Buffalo residency.
• Applicant must attach a PDF or screenshot of certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction that facilitates active learning.
• Develop detailed lesson plans aligned to state and district standards.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities and communicate them to students.
• Maintain organized records of student progress and prepare required reports.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction and differentiate for diverse learners.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain classroom discipline and establish rules and procedures in collaboration with the school.

Education

New York State reading certification (or Buffalo certification)

Job description

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

READING TEACHER TEMPORARY

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in reading. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency. It is required that the candidate attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certification.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the 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 classwork, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Guide 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 district 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 district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with most recent developments in the appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• 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

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

APPOINTMENT

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

SALARY

Teacher's salary schedule. FUND # Pending Funding. FINAL DATE FOR FILING: TBD

DR. EBONY E. PROPHET-BULLOCK, Ed.D.
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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 (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), 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 in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to [e-mail] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 [phone].