What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Medical Leave Instructors position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
AFTER SCHOOL MEDICAL LEAVE INSTRUCTORS
GRADES K-12
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools Dr.Tonja M. Williams Knight is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
AFTER SCHOOL MEDICAL LEAVE INSTRUCTORS GRADES K-12
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org.
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 have earned a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree and have a New York State teaching certificate in Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Special Education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Medical Leave Instructors will work under the Supervisor of Student Support Services. The Supervisor as the educational leader of the program will assure compliance with State Education Law and Commissioner’s Regulations. The assignment includes individual or small groups of students that require direct instruction due to hospitalization or student’s diagnosed illness:
- Provide students receiving approved medical leave home instruction with daily Instruction in grade-level coursework.
- Instruct students with special needs according to their IEPs
- Provide students receiving approved home instruction with grades and attendance each marking period
- Where applicable administer NYS Assessments and Exams
- Provide instruction daily after school:
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- Grades K-6: 1 hour per day up to 5 hours total per week Mon. – Fri.
- Grades 7-12: 2 hours per day up to 10 hours total per week Mon. – Fri
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APPOINTMENT:
Appointments will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the assessment of training, experience, credentials, and evaluation of service. BTF contractual agreement on seniority will be followed. Interviews may be conducted when deemed necessary.
SALARY: Hourly after school rate
FUNDING: Pending funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: TBA- Applications accepted until posting is discontinued
DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT,
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.
