7-12 SPANISH TEACHER WNY Maritime Charter School 2219 South Park Avenue Buffalo , NY 14220 Certified - Teaching - Spanish Teacher Job Number 3300052173 Start Date Open Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date 7-12 SPANISH TEACHER FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR QUALIFICATIONS: + Appropriate New York State Certification - Spanish 7-12/ Spanish 7-9 Extension + 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 - Spanish 7-12/Spanish 7-9 Extension + Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH Contact Information: Dr. Ami Alderman Commandant 716-842-6289 a_alderman@wnymcs.com Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 45000.00 Salary: To 48000.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Annual Contract Position Status Full time Start Date 09/01/2025 Contact Person's Name Dr. Ami Alderman Contact Person's Title Commandant/Head of Schools Contact Person's Phone 716-842-6289 Contact Person's Email a_alderman@wnymcs.com