RECRUITMENT BULLETIN 14-42                                                                                                       VAP Tutor (Virtual Advanced Placement)
AUGUST 15, 2014                                                                                                                              AP U.S. Government and Politics



NOTICE OF POSITION
 
Position: 

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Donald Oglivie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
 
Virtual Advanced Placement (VAP) Instructor– AP U.S. Government and Politics
 
Application: 
 
Candidates must complete an online application form located at www.buffaloschools.org.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. 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 hold valid NYS certification in Social Studies Education (grades 7-12) and currently be employed with the Buffalo Public Schools as a tenured, probationary or a certified substitute teacher.  The candidate must be AP trained by the College Board, have experience teaching AP U.S. Government and Politics, and be technologically proficient.
 
Responsibilities:
 
The VAP U.S. Government and Politics Instructor will work under the supervision of the VAP Program Coordinator.  Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 

• Attend training to learn the virtual learning management system that supports the VAP program
• Participate in online professional development
• Attend College Board AP U.S. Government and Politics workshops
• Communicate regularly with students and stakeholders
• Follow the AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum
• Assess student participation and assigned work
• Provide detailed feedback to students
• Set goals and deadlines to further student achievement
• Plan for and implement quality AP test review sessions
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Appointment: 
 
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials, and evaluation of service.  Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate.
                                                                
Rate:  
$2,500 per half year course
 

Final Date for Filing:    
September 5, 2014