IB MYP - Dual Certified Science & Special Education Teacher - City Honors #195 RB# 24-440
IB MYP - Dual Certified Science & Special Education Teacher - City Honors #195 RB# 24-440
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NY 14202
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR SCIENCE
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MYP
CITY HONORS #195
JUNE 6 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
Special Education Teacher for Science
Grades 7-12
(STARS Program- Students with Autism Rising to Success)
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
1.0 City Honors #195
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at
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 certification in a science(s) and special education experience working with students with autism or who offer SOCE science certification advantageous to the long-term needs of the school. Experience training and understanding of the IB Middle Years Program and unit planning system is desirable but not required.
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 teach for the needs of the STARS program at City Honors School.
- 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
SALARY:Teachers salary schedule.
FUND #: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: JUNE 19 2025
DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals 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 Districts non-discrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 .
Employment Type
Full Time
