Teacher (Grades 1 & 2)

Position Description

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. Rewarding Experience Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment.

Primary Functions

• 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

Supervisory Functions

• Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Duties and 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
• 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

Key Competencies

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

How it Supports the Mission and Vision

Promotes academic and social growth of students
Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management
Sustains professional development and collaboration among staff

Terms of Employment

• Starting Salary: $48,000 (Master's Degree & Certified)
• Annual Raise: $1,500
• Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
• Contract Term: 10 months

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Itinerant Location

89 Clare Street, Buffalo NY

Salary

• From: $50,500.00
• To: $67,500.00
• Salary Competitive: Yes

Contact Information

• Contact Person's Name: Maria Ruiz
• Contact Person's Title: Principal
• Contact Person's Phone: 7168542490
• Contact Person's Email: ruiz@buffsci.org

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