Apply for English Language Arts Teacher

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Summary
Title:English Language Arts Teacher
ID:6042
Department:Other
Location:School Location
Division:Instructional
Type:N/A
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General Questions - Edited 7/2023
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* Have you been fingerprinted pursuant to Part 87 of the Regulations of Commissioner of Education?
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* Do you speak another language fluently?
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* If so, what language(s)?
* Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Certification/License
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Tenure Information
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Employment - Teaching
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Conviction or Dismissal
* Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime?
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* Are you the subject of pending criminal charges or investigation?
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* Have you ever had your teaching certificate suspended or revoked?
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* Were you ever dismissed from a school district conferring tenure pursuant to Education Law section 3020a?
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Applicant Statement
* I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete without omissions of any kind. I understand that any misleading or incorrect statements will render this application void, and if employed will result in termination. I agree that The Buffalo Public School District shall not be held liable in any respect if my employment is terminated because of false statements, answers or omissions made by me in this application.

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