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

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 22-506a
2023SUMMER SCHOOL
JUMPSTART & SE LEVANTA PROGRAM
TEACHER 
APRIL 12, 2023

POSITION: 

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

JUMPSTART & SE LEVANTA PROGRAM
SUMMER 2023

TEACHERS IN THE TENURE/ EXPERIENCE AREAS OF:

SPECIAL EDUCATION
DANCE
CTE
SOCIAL WORKER
ART
MUSIC 

LOCATION:

• PS 45: International School 
• Subject to change according to needs of the district

SEE DATES FOR PROGRAM:

• 1/200th for Full Days  
• Professional Development: July 6th-July 7th (Full Days)   
•  Instruction: July 10th – August 11th (Full Days)  
•  Grading/Clean-Up: August 14th (Half Day) 

 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. 

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 that they are applying to work in (ie- Special Education, Dance, CTE, Social Worker, Art and Music). 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. 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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver virtual and/or in person, age-appropriate instructional activities that facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences. 
• Develop lesson plans and prepare for class activities in virtual and/or in person modes. 
• 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. 
•  Instruct and monitor students in the use of virtual and/or in person learning materials and equipment. 
• 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 virtual and/or in person 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 virtual and/or in person summer school program. 
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor virtual and/or in person student participation. 
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator. 
• Attend scheduled virtual and/or in person meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative. 

SALARY: TBD

FUND #: Pending funding

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.