BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 23-354a

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)

SUMMER PROGRAM 2024

PS #79 WILLIAM J. GRABIARZ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

PS #93 SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

JULY 1, 2024

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION :

Superintendent, Dr. Tonja M. Williams, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following positions of :

SPECIAL EDUCATION

REMEDIAL SPEECH / BILINGUAL SPEECH

SOCIAL WORKER

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

TEACHERS OF THE HEARING IMPAIRED / DEAF

TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

MUSIC

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

LOCATIONS, TIMES and DATES :

Hours and locations are subject to change, based on students' needs and budget

PS #79 WILLIAM J. GRABIARZ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

• 7 : 50 am 3 : 05 pm
• REQUIRED TEACHER SET-UP / ORIENTATION DAY : July 8, 2024 (daily rate)
• Classes to be held July 9 August 19, 2024

PS #93 SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

• 8 : 50 am 4 : 05 pm
• REQUIRED TEACHER SET-UP / ORIENTATION DAY : July 8, 2024 (daily rate)
• Classes to be held July 9 August 19, 2024

Travel between sites may be required.

APPLICATION :

Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website, / jobs.

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, Physical Education, School counselor, Social Work, Music, Art, ENL, Speech, Vision, Hearing).

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.

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.
• 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.
• Teachers may need to provide remote instruction for students who are medically exempt or in the event a student needs to quarantine.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND THE 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 summer school seniority, training, credentials, certifications and evaluation of service.

Interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY : Teacher daily rate based on BTF contract.

Last updated : 2024-07-03