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clerk

registration clerk

senior clerk typist

teacher

Buffalo Public Schools

So in reality, the bps is NOT a bad place to work at. But you have to be in the correct school environment.  And you have to have a GREAT team working with you. Because if you don’t you will be screwed and no one will have your back. First you need to feel out your teacher you will be working with. I’ve switched teachers and to tell you the truth I’ve only had 1 teacher I  liked and I had 1 co-Aide now Assistant I’ve worked with. And I would pick them every time . Some rooms you’ll have 2 aides or 3 aides and the main teacher. My position right now I enjoy the main teacher BUT the other aide in the room is CONTROLLING has to be her way or it won’t get done. Even with the teacher involved. So that’s the only downfall and some times you’ll get lazy co workers that you will be doing everything in the room along with 1/2 the teachers work minus the paperwork. Oh and then you have to see what age group you are comfortable with working with. Me I am NOT comfortable working with kids older then 2nd grade, all behaviors. If you go in a behavioral room you better hope you have a STRONG classroom team. 
1st build a relationship with the kids!(in any setting.)
2nd gain their trust!!! (BIG BIG BIG thing that NO one does or wants to do! )
Last and foremost enjoy them no yelling no harsh. You have to think of there home life. And you have to HAVE A HEART! If you don’t have a heart then you ain’t gonna do well! 
But I love my job I love the kids I work with and my co-Assistant my principal is pretty nice also. So that’s always a plus. Get to know your union and your building union  rep. She/he will be with you for as long as you or they are in your building. 
Pay is good also.
Each year on your anniversary date you will get a raise. 
When you turn from aide to assistant your pay goes UP. If you are with the BABIES you do get pain for diaper changes. 

My day at work begins with checking e-mails, greeting students and staff and fulfilling requests by classroom teachers. These requests can include supplying them with manipulatives, extra lessons on certain concepts, taking a small group during class time or asking for guidance on how to teach a certain concept. Attending grade level meetings is required as well.

I've learned that as professionals, teachers are life-long learners.

Management of time and classroom personalities is an on-the-job, day-to-day activitiy. There is no "rule book" so ingenuity and spontaneity is a plus.

Coworkers are a saving grace! We work well as a team and supporting one another makes the work place environment a joy.

The hardest part of my job is thoroughly understanding the hardships that several students endure. Their personal lives often interfere with their zeal to learn and can at times cause the educator to feel like they have not fulfilled their responsibility.

The most enjoyable part is when a student has an "ah-ha" moment and when they tell you how much you have meant to them throughout the school year.

Pros:Supportive Community: Buffalo Public Schools fosters a strong sense of community among teachers, staff, and students. Colleagues are often willing to collaborate and help each other, creating a positive work environment.Diverse Student Body: Working with a diverse population allows for enriching experiences and the opportunity to learn from students' varied backgrounds and perspectives.Professional Development: The district offers various professional development opportunities, encouraging teachers to enhance their skills and stay current with educational practices.Commitment to Inclusion: There is a strong commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that all students have access to quality learning experiences.Cons:Resource Challenges: Like many public school systems, Buffalo Public Schools can face challenges related to funding and resources, which may impact classroom materials and support.High Workload: The demands of teaching, coupled with administrative tasks, can sometimes lead to a heavy workload, making work-life balance a challenge.

On a typical day, I would arrive an hour and a half before school started to be sure I had everything in order for the day's classes.  I taught five English classes each day with an average of 25 students ranging academically from intensive needs to average.  Team meetings, parent conferences, and special duties filled the rest of my time at school.  Each evening I spent 3-5 hours searching for materials for future lessons, grading assignments and completing administrative tasks.

The hardest part of the job was dealing with constant curriculum changes, a lack of teaching material to implement the curriculum, and poor departmental communication.  In addition, I was subject to regular verbal and physical assaults from students that often were ignored by the administration.

Enjoyment came from few parents and students that respected me and my undying effort to help facilitate learning.  It was exhilarating to receive positive responses to my lessons from students knowing that they understood and even enjoyed it.

I've worked for the Buffalo Board of Education for most of my life.  It is a wonderful organization to work for.  I've held 6 clerical positions and one first line supervisor's position over the years.  It has afforded me a wealth of experience, opportunities,  and plenty of growth.  The benefits are wonderful.

In my current position as an Administrative Assistant, I answer the telephones, schedule excursions for students attending Buffalo Public Schools, order all supplies and maintenance/service work, process and pays all invoices. update department's web page with scholarship  information and employment opportunities for students.  Type all documents, including all contracts. Process extra curricular payroll for 80 Guidance Counselors, Administrators and Teachers.  Schedule and book venues as necessary. Maintain attendance for students formerly suspended.

A typical day involves greeting the students as they arrive. Allowing time for breakfast and morning group check in to ensure that each student is ready for a day of learning. This allows the teacher and each student to know if another student may need extra support with their day. After reviewing the schedule, the students are informed of the flow of the day. I try to stick as close as possible with the schedule the classroom teacher left. The most enjoyable part of the day is teaching student who really came to learn. The hardest part is trying to help students who dont understand the language but are reqiured to know the work of english speaking student.

I enjoyed interacting with the students. Working as a middle school teacher stretched me, as I had to always study a little harder in order to stay prepared and have an available wealth of knowledge for the students.
I enjoyed the down time, in which I had the opportunity to prepare lessons, and read up on various topics, prior to presenting a lesson to the students.
The hardest part of the job, was probably having to take work home ( tests, quizzes, and projects), which had to be read, corrected, and of course, I would always write comments about each of the students work.
Another thing which was not a bright spot, was when students were blatantly disrespectful, and cursed in the class, or disregarded the classroom rules. It made for an unfortunate situation for the students who wished to learn.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The organization and the benefits for the employees, It is a great place to work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
For me it was not stressful, I had to leave because of family reasons, not because of choice. I loved my job there. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a respectful and multicultural environment, we all worked as a team. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I would arrive the school premises around 7:40 AM and go to my classroom where I would welcome my students that were Prekindergarteners , THey would start coming inat 7:55AM. After that I would teach them accordingly with our daily schedule. The students would be released at 2:30-3PM and I would stay until around 5PM looking at their works and making sure everything was ready for the next days.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My colleagues who work together and share ideas and support. A very necessary component to survival and success is the people you work with!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The students and difficult behavior as well as large class sizes. Many students are incorrectly placed in ICT classrooms.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment can be highly stressful!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always a different day, but always the same negative behaviors which makes teaching quite difficult at times!

I loved working with the SPED kids of this group and generally my job. But no benefits, super low pay rate and still you have to do a lot. When they offered a nore stable position to me the Clerk office and the office make it impossible to happen. First they make you go through the same hiring process that you did as a sub like twice and if you deliver all the paperwork to their office 1001 they lose all your paperwork but no one call you and you get to know this because you keep insisting and trying to get the job. Then they come asking you to do all the paperwork you already did and spend moneyon it.

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