What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Alternate Instruction Teacher For Students In Grades 7-12 RB# 24-121a position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24-121a
OFFICE OF ALTERNATE INSTRUCTION
FULL-TIME ALTERNATE INSTRUCTION TEACHER - GRADES K-12
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
JANUARY 8, 2025
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:
Full-Time Alternate Instruction Teacher For Students In Grades 7-12 Who Are Suspended Long-Term
Candidates must complete an on-line application available through the Human Resources tab at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs and submit a resume. The resume must include recent professional development. Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be New York State certified in General Education preferably in Mathematics, or Special Education K-12 with dual certification in either Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies 7-12.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate virtual age/grade appropriate instructional lessons throughout the school day to students from multiple schools assigned by the suspended student’s regular classroom teacher(s).
- Provide instruction to a group of students from multiple schools.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Record and take accurate attendance each day and submit attendance records as outlined in the Alternate Instruction Handbook.
- Where appropriate, use various learning materials and resources.
- Utilize differentiated instructional methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of virtual learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant district technology to support instruction including but not limited to Schoology and Microsoft TEAMS.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development during lessons.
- Accept and administer class work, homework, tests, and assignments to students and return completed assignments to regularly assigned teacher.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
- Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
- Establish virtual classroom rules and expected student behavior.
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
- Work collaboratively with Community Based Organizations to help students return to school prepared and in a state to succeed behaviorally, socially and academically.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of experience, qualifications, credentials, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY: Teacher salary schedule
FUNDING: Pending funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: 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.
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.
