Summer School 2025- Jumpstart Se Levanta Program - Teacher RB 24-397

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools Dr.Tonja M. Williams Knight is interested in receiving applications forqualified candidates for the position of:

2025 SUMMER SCHOOL
JUMPSTART & SE LEVANTA PROGRAM
CTE Technology Education or Home & Career Skills
ART
MUSIC
SOCIAL WORKER

APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website www.buffaloschools

HOW TO APPLY:
Click the APPLY button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed click the Submit button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area that they are applying to work in (ie Special Education Dance CTE Social Worker Art and Music). Priority in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school seniority. 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan prepare and deliver virtual and/or in person ageappropriate instructional activities that facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare for class activities in virtual and/or in person modes.
• 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.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of virtual and/or in person learning materials and equipment.
• 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 virtual and/or in person 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 virtual and/or in person summer school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor virtual and/or in person student participation.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Attend scheduled virtual and/or in person meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM.

SALARY: Teacher hourly rate or daily based on BTF contract.

FUND #: Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: APRIL 22 2025

DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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