"Alerted.org

SCIENCE TEACHER 7-12

WNY Maritime Charter School

2219 South Park Avenue

Buffalo , NY 14220

Certified - Teaching - Science Teacher {SCI}

Job Number 3300051862

Start Date

Open Date 05/10/2025

Closing Date

SCIENCE TEACHER 7-12

FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Appropriate New York State Certification - Science 7-12

+ NYSED Fingerprint Clearance

Essential Job Duties:

The classroom teacher must be a relationship-first educator who is expected to provide students with age-appropriate instruction designed to promote the full development of students, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Major responsibilities include: classroom management, curriculum development based on specific objectives, long and short term lesson plan preparation, knowledge of subject material, student evaluation, development and maintenance of parent/teacher and student/teacher relationships, participation in professional development activities and contribution to building and charter-wide educational programs and goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students in accordance with Charter and/or building goals and objectives.

+ Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

+ Develops a positive classroom learning environment that is student-centered, conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity, ability and interest of students.

+ Manages student behavior through the use of educationally sound methods and management systems designed to develop behavior which demonstrates respect for self and others.

+ Communicates the established objectives and expectations to students and maintains high expectations for student outcomes which are consistent with the Charter's goals of mastery.

+ Assesses the individual accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as established by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.

+ Confers with colleagues, students and/or parents as appropriate.

+ Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning, instructional goals, objectives and approaches.

+ Assists the administration in implementing all Charter policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct.

+ Attends scheduled meetings; serves on Charter and building committees.

+ Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.

+ Communicates with parents and appropriate building staff on pupil progress and maintains accurate and complete records.

+ Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials in cooperation with other staff and parents as outlined in established adoption procedures.

+ Accepts responsibilities for educational activities assigned.

+ Utilizes and cooperates with resource personnel as appropriate in meeting stated objectives.

+ Attends departmental and staff meetings as requested.

+ Meets and instructs assigned classes and extra classroom assignments and responsibilities as designated.

+ Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences.

+ Performs other duties as required by Charter Administration.

Desired Qualities:

+ Focus on students and their individual needs

+ Act with kindness and compassion

+ Demonstrate integrity

+ Commit to continuous growth and improvement

+ Collaborate with all stakeholders

Requirements:

+ NYS Certification - Science 7-12

+ Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH

+ Must have a solid working knowledge of NYS Science Standards

Job Attachment View Attachment

Salary: From 45000.00

Salary: To 50000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Start Date 09/02/2025

Contact Person's Name Dr. Ami Alderman

Contact Person's Title Commandant

Contact Person's Phone 716-842-6289

Contact Person's Email [email protected]