BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #  23-326a                              
2024 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
MATH TEACHER                           
MAY 15, 2024

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent, Dr. Tonja M. Williams, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

2024 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
MATH TEACHER - HOURLY

LOCATIONS, TIMES and DATES:
Subject to change according to needs of the District 
 

7/8 Program:  Hourly (3.5 hours) 

9-12 Program:   Hourly (3.5 hours) 

APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website, www.buffaloschools.org

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 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. Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s). Ensure that your name is visible, as well as your certification area(s). We will accept a screenshot from your NYS Teach account or you can upload using the physical document. Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.

Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for one of the summer programs only.

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 age appropriate instructional activities that facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare for class activities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Record and take accurate attendance daily for all periods. 
• Utilize 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.
• Use relevant district technology to support instruction including but not limited to Schoology, Nearpod, etc.
• 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 the environment to promote high student engagement by establishing classroom rules and maintain student behavior.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the summer school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Attend scheduled meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.
• Integrate enrichment activities that provide opportunities for students to pursue learning in their areas of interest and strengths.

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.

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 Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY:  Teacher Hourly Rate based on BTF contract.

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:  UNTIL FILLED

DR. TONJA M WILLIAMS,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's 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 District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to:  Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.