Elementary Teacher
(Special Education)
Opening in 2022, Buffalo Commons is an academically rigorous, creative, and collaborative K-8 learning community that uses research-based practices and innovative programming to close the opportunity gap and prepare a diverse student body to lead successful lives which strengthen their communities.
We provide best-in-class academic preparation, supporting each child in becoming an ethical decision-maker, offering all students the tools they need to thrive in our diverse world, and developing every child's sense of purpose.
- We invest in you and your development. We support you through individualized coaching, grade-team, and robust schoolwide professional development.
- We value your input and ideas. We'll consult you on relevant matters that will impact you, your staff/team, and the organization as a whole.
- We bring an equity lens. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure that identity, background, or culture are not what determine your success.
- We strive for "real talk." We provide direct and candid feedback. You'll know how you're doing and where you stand.
- We make space for you to be fully seen and heard as a whole individual.
Nothing leads to student success like working with a great teacher year after year. As a Founding Teacher, you will promote the success of all students through excellence in curriculum, instruction, and community building. Additionally, you will collaborate with your grade-team and co-teacher to lay the lasting foundations of teaching and learning systems at Buffalo Commons. The Founding Teacher reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
- Develop and implement curricula that meet student needs
- Scaffold, chunk, or modify instruction to meet students' IEP goals
- Monitor/report student's academic and social progress
- Communicate with students' families, including before and after IEP meetings
- Build strong relationships with student families
- Create opportunities for students to engage in the community
Commons is a home for inspiring, collaborative, and effective educators that want to help build a school community that is all together different. Are you committed to Buffalo's children and families? Do you enjoy being surrounded by creative and curious colleagues? Are you looking for a fun work environment where you can bring your authentic self? If this sounds like you, perhaps you belong at Commons.
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
- Certification in special education
- Track record of success in raising student achievement
- Experience in an urban charter school (preferred)
- Practical written, oral, and visual communications skills
