RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #14-170                                     2015 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
MARCH 13, 2015                                                                ESL - SUMMER TEACHERS: GRADES 9-12

 
POSITION:
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Donald A. Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for
Grades 9 - 12 summer school teaching positions:
                                                               
ESL
 
TBA (Locations subject to change based upon site availability.)
                               
Staff dates:                                       July 15 – August 18, 2015
Library staff dates:                             July 15 – August 13, 2015                
Student instruction dates:                   July 15 – August 13, 2015
 
Regents exams to be held:                August 12, 13, and 14, 2015
Rating and Grade Input:                    August 17 and 18, 2015
                                                               
Staff hours:          8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.    
Student hours:     8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 
APPLICATION:        Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website, 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 be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach. Priority
in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School
teachers in order of summer school seniority.
 
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.
• 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.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
ORIENTATION:
Paid teacher preparation session is scheduled for July 14, 2015 (3 hour session). Successful candidates are encouraged to attend.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please review the dates carefully.  FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM, TEACHERS
ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM.            
                                                                                                          
APPOINTMENT:      
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent
following assessment of summer school seniority, training, credentials, and evaluation of service.  Interviews shall be
scheduled where appropriate.
 
SALARY:                   Teacher hourly rate based on BTF contract.
 
FUND #:                   Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:             APRIL 13, 2015

 
DONALD A. OGILVIE,
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS