Special Education Teacher District Agency RB# 25-504

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202

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

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 has been 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 for which they are applying to teach. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot 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.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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

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.


SALARY:Teachers salary schedule $400

FUND #: Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: TBD

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA
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 .