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Special Ed Teacher for Resource & Consultant Services Grades 5-12 at City Honors #195 RB# 21-715a

Title: Special Ed Teacher for Resource & Consultant Services Grades 5-12 at City Honors #195 RB# 21-715a
ID: 7000
Department: Special Education
Location: School Location
Division: Instructional
Description

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

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #21-715a
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
RESOURCE/ CT
CITY HONORS #195
JULY 27, 2022

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja M. Williams, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the anticipated position of:

Special Education Teacher for Resource and Consultant Services
Grades 5-12
1.0 City Honors #195

APPLICATION:

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs .

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

MINIMUM 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 must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency, dual NYS certification in a content area and special education, experience working with students with autism or who offer SOCE certifications advantageous to the long-term scheduling of the school. Candidates must be prepared to teach at different grade levels and/or consultant/resource services in future years as dictated by the program's enrollment.

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:

• This teacher must be properly certified, qualified and prepared to support students in need of resource and consultant services at City Honors School.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, organizational ability and commitment to working with students of all levels of need.

• Be flexible and prepared to provide instruction to section(s) of 8:1:1 students in the City Honors StARS Program (Autism Education) if need arises from year-to-year.

• Preference will be given to candidates with additional certifications in content areas that match the needs of students requiring services.

• City Honors teachers at all grades and in all subjects are part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. As such, they are required to attend on and off site training and participate when available in on-going collaborative meetings to ensure integration of IB command terms, rubrics, and unit planning. Rigor, inquiry, cross-curricular planning and international-mindedness are cornerstones of a successful IB World School.

• Supervise, assess and document multiple IB MYP Personal Project Advisees and/or IB Extended Essay Advisees.

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

• Develop lesson plans.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Prepare 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:

SALARY: Teacher's salary schedule.

FUND #: Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: UNTIL FILLED


DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS,
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 HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579

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