Technology & Design Teacher (Middle School)

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  • Buffalo, NY
  • $40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Certified - Area - Career & TechnicalJob Number 3300051915Start DateOpen Date 09/04/2025Closing Date 10/01/2025At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks!Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:30 for planning)REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.We have a very competitive salary scale that pays higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience starts at $45,000, with valid teaching certification and $40,000 if working towards teaching certification. Salary increases with years of prior experience. Will give up to 10 years of prior credit.REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability CoverageREACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement SystemREACH offer Paid Family Leave BenefitsREACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school yearREACH offers 403B PlansRequired Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH
  • Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement, the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning, and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices;
  • Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be;
  • Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English and;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of REACH community;
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion;
  • Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;
  • Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;
  • Commitment to work and contribute to a team;
  • Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality;
  • A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
  • Have a passion for Urban Education;
  • Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in technology education to students, utilizing curriculum designated by REACH Academy Charter School;
  • Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students;
  • Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of REACH Academy Charter School;
  • Plans a technology education program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes activities for optimal learning;
  • Instructs students in the proper use, care and safe handling of equipment;
  • Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary;
  • Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools;
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips;
  • Evaluates each student's growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught;
  • Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress;
  • Supervises students in assigned out of classroom activities during the working day;
  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student and family activities;
  • Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices;
  • Perform related work as assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications/Education and/or ExperienceIt is preferred but not required that teachers hold a NYS professional teaching certificate in their subject area or be eligible for reciprocity to include (1) Minimum Bachelor's degree in subject area to be taught, Master's Degree preferred; (2) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability preferred ; (3) Belief in and alignment with REACH Academy Charter School core beliefs and educational philosophy; (4) Valid New York State Certification, except in cases where the Head of School shall make an exception under the terms of this Policy, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.SalaryIn accordance with REACH Academy Charter School's salary step scale and verification of prior years of teaching. Step 1 starts at $45,000 and Step 11 is $65,830. You must have a valid teaching certificate to start on the salary steps or be working towards completion of certification. If uncertified working towards certification salary starts at $40,000Please make sure to complete an application by clicking for this job posting.Job AttachmentSalary: From 45000.00Salary: To 65830.00Salary Competitive YPosition Status Full timeStart Date 08/11/2025Contact Person's Name Amie CasterContact Person's Title Director of OperationsContact Person's Phone 716-248-1485Contact Person's Email acaster@reachacademycharter.org

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