High School Teacher

Itinerant location: 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY

About the Role

The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This role promotes academic and social growth, enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management, and supports professional development and collaboration among staff.

Responsibilities

• Instructional:
  • Manage classroom environment to promote student development
  • Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
  • Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
  • Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
  • Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
  • Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
  • Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Non-Instructional:
  • Mentor assigned teachers
  • Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
  • Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
  • Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
  • Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information
• Related Responsibilities:
  • Submit annual plans and implement school policies
  • Participate in professional development and home visits
  • Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
  • Perform additional duties as directed
• Supervisory Functions:
  • Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree in content area preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
• Ability to work with a diverse community

Key Competencies

• Critical evaluation and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Ethical practice

Benefits

• STRS (State Teachers Retirement System)
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 403B retirement plan

Pay

Starting salary: $48,500 (with Master's Degree & Certification). Annual raise: $1,500. Salary range: $48,500 – $62,500.

Schedule

10-month contract term.