Science Teacher

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Public Schools seeks a qualified Science Teacher to deliver engaging instruction in alignment with NY state standards. The role emphasizes planning, assessment, and communication with parents to support student growth across curricular and extracurricular activities.

The selected candidate must hold NYS or Buffalo certification and may need city residency. Position offers competitive teacher salary schedule and full-time benefits in the Buffalo area.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
• Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency.

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 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.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.

Skills

New York State Certification

Buffalo Certification

Job description

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

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony E. Prophet-Bullock, Ed.D. is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SCIENCE TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach. It is required that candidates attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency.

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 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 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 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 based on 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 nondiscrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to [e-mail] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 [phone]