1.0 Probationary Art Teacher - Transit Middle

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Art classroom teacher, responsible for instruction of the 5^th – 8^th grade curriculum.
• Creating a positive learning environment
• Developing long and short-range plans
• Implementing plans effectively
• Formative and summative assessment of student progress
• Administrative duties such as attendance, parent communication, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid New York State teaching certificate in Art
• Demonstrate successful classroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with peers and supervisors
• Ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem solving skills

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem solving skills
• Demonstrated evidence of a desire to create a classroom that is flexible and student centered
• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team
• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work cooperatively with special education teachers
• Demonstrated evidence of incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of NYS Regents/Standards and ability to plan lessons for Regents level courses.
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management skills
• Demonstrated evidence of a knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Demonstrated evidence of a proven ability to effectively organize
• Demonstrated evidence of a proficiency in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of special education students and advanced learners
• Demonstrated evidence of an ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and excellence
• Demonstrated experience, or knowledge of, working with at-risk students.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to contribute within and outside the department if called upon (i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.)

REPORTS TO:                Building Principal

ANNUAL SALARY:         $44,840 - $53,700   Per WTA Contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE:      June 24, 2026  

Internal: District employees (Probationary and tenured teachers requesting a transfer within their current tenure area, Teaching Assistants who are currently fully certified in the appropriate tenure area) may apply by submitting a letter of interest and an updated resume to Human Resources with a copy to the building principal.  The original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on June 24, 2026.

External: All others (including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside of their current tenure area, regular subs, and per diem subs) should fill out an online application at Williamsville.SchoolSpring.com and then apply to appropriate posting.  If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org.

Salary : $44,840 - $53,700