INSTRUCTIONAL COACH ASSIGNED TO THE PREKINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT
 
APPLICATION:          
Candidates who wish to be considered should complete an application on the Buffalo Schools website www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.
 
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you receive a confirmation email.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:   
The candidate must be a NYS certified teacher currently employed with contract OR probationary status in the Buffalo Public Schools. Preference will be
given to individuals with course work and/or experience in the area of Prekindergarten.

• Possess a deep understanding of students of PreKindergarten age (4 years old), and thorough knowledge of Prekindergarten curriculum and instructional models.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how applies to information literacy skills and student learning, especially in relation to the Prekindergarten Foundations of Common Core Learning Standards.
• Must be able to create units of study to foster differentiation, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving
• Possess thorough knowledge of State regulations as they relate to Prekindergarten
• Demonstrate knowledge of multiple staff development models and approaches
• Show the ability to plan, lead and facilitate staff development opportunities with a variety of stakeholders
   

• Plan and carry out model lessons aligned to Prekindergarten Foundations of Common Core Learning Standards and current models of early literacy  and Building Blocks
• Plan parent involvement events and training sessions to help parents work with their children at home.
• Provide regular communication with parents to keep them informed of events and opportunities at the school.
• Maintain a Prekindergarten web page for professional purposes
• Performs other duties as assigned