Special Education Teacher - District Agency RB# 25-504a

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER DISTRICT AGENCY CLASSROOMS Intensive Needs Program. This 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. These Intensive Needs positions require specialized skills and training. As such, the salary schedule for Intensive Needs positions shall be four hundred dollars ($400) above the regular salary schedule. Appointed teachers to the Intensive Needs program will remain in place for a minimum of three (3) years. Appointed staff will be required to participate in training in July and/or August at the contractual rate of pay.

Requirements

New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
Must attach a PDF, or a screenshot of their certifications.

Nice To Haves

Current City of Buffalo residency.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
Develop lesson plans.
Attend required Professional Development
Implement behavioral strategies and supports as delineated in crisis management training.
Collaborate, plan and partner with staff assigned to the district agency setting.
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 including sensory materials and supports and communication systems and strategies.
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 the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas 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.