Reading Teacher Temporary

Buffalo Public Schools • Buffalo, NY

16h

About The Position

The Reading Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs that address students’ learning needs and encourages them to develop and fulfill their potential in curricular and extracurricular activities. The role includes preparing and delivering lessons, supporting students at varying levels of progress, monitoring and evaluating student development, maintaining student records, managing classroom behavior, and communicating with parents or guardians. The teacher also participates in relevant department, school, and district activities and performs other related duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or supervisor.

Candidates must hold New York State or Buffalo certification in reading and must attach a PDF or screenshot of their certification. Preference is given to applicants who currently reside in the City of Buffalo. Salary is according to the teacher salary schedule; funding is pending. Appointment is made by the Board of Education upon the Superintendent’s recommendation after review of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and service evaluations. Personal interviews may be scheduled where appropriate.

Requirements

• New York State or Buffalo certification in reading.
• Attach a PDF or screenshot of the required certification.

Nice To Haves

• Current City of Buffalo residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom and provide learning materials and resources for educational activities.
• Identify and use instructional resources and methods that support students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Care for and protect 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, and provide feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress and guide students’ educational development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development, and prepare required reports.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing 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 developments in the relevant subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and related duties as assigned by the Principal or another appropriate administrator or supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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