Special Education Teacher K-12 Bilingual

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK14202

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

BILINGUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER K 12

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.

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QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in Special Education K12 an extension in bilingual education certification and fluency in Spanish. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or screen shot of their certifications. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency.

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:

• 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:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training experience certifications credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY: Teachers salary schedule.

FUND #:Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: TBD

DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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