2026 Summer School - Science Teacher - High School RB# 25-378

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER SUMMER 2026 LOCATIONS, TIMES, and DATES: Subject to change according to the needs of the district. Travel: Travel between sites may be required in order to meet the needs of the district Grades 9-12 High School Program: Full Day (7.25 hours: daily rate-1/200th) LOCATIONS: 197, 198, 206, 208, 305, 363 (subject to change) TIME: 8:00-3:15 (7.25 hours) DATES: Setup: Friday, July 10 Instruction: July 13 -August 13 (Monday- Thursdays only) Grading/Regents Setup: Monday, August 18 Regents: August 18 & 19 (Days and times needed will be determined by school) Scoring: August 20, 21, and 24th or until exams are scored (Location/Days/Times dependent on need and certification) Teachers will instruct four (4) one (1) hour periods and have a one (1) hour duty period, which may be divided based on scheduling needs. Teachers will also have one (1) prep period and a lunch break. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s) . Ensure that your name is visible, as well as your certification area(s).
Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting.
Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver age appropriate instructional activities that facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences.
Develop lesson plans and prepare for class activities.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Record and take accurate attendance daily for all periods.
Utilize 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.
Use relevant district technology to support instruction including but not limited to Schoology, Nearpod, etc.
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 the environment to promote high student engagement by establishing classroom rules and maintain student behavior.
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the summer school program.
Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
Attend scheduled meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.
Integrate enrichment activities that provide opportunities for students to pursue learning in their areas of interest and strengths.
Provide instruction on Connexus, if needed.