2026 Summer School - Art Teacher -High School RB# 26-002

About the position

The Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHER SUMMER 2026. This position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver age appropriate instruction
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Record and take accurate attendance daily for all periods.
• 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.
• 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 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 summer school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Attend scheduled meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.
• Integrate enrichment activities that provide opportunities for students to pursue learning in their areas of interest and strengths.
• Provide instruction on Connexus, if needed.

Requirements

• Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
• Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s).
• Ensure that your name and certification area(s) are visible.
• We will accept a screenshot from your NYS Teach account, or you can upload it using the physical document.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• 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 only in one of the summer programs.