Social Studies/Big Picture

Job Opening Information Social Studies/Big Picture Application Deadline 5/4/2026 Position Start Date 8/25/2026 Position Title Social Studies/Big Picture Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Job Description

YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNLESS YOU ATTACH ALL REQUESTED COMPONENETS AND COMPLETE THE GOOGLE APPLICATION LINKED BELOW. KENMORE - TOWN OF TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

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Position:

BIG PICTURE & CROSSROADS ACADEMY PROGRAM SOCIAL STUDIES

(1.0 FTE position)

Kenmore Jr/Sr High School Qualifications:

Hold a valid New York State certification in

SOCIAL STUDIES 7-12 3

years successful experience as a full-time

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Strong instructional leadership and team management skills A belief that students should be at the center of their learning College-ready expectations for all students See attached Job Description for complete listing

Duties and Responsibilities:

See attached

Job Description Reports To:

Principal of the

Big Picture Program Salary:

KTA Contract salary

Starting Date:

10 days of summer preparatory work prior to start of 2026/2027 school year

Application:

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and a complete online application to the Human Resources Department, attention Mr. Jeffery Richards, Assist. Superintendent for Human Resources, Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD.

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, May 4, 2026 by 3:45 pm - All required information is due by this date to be considered a viable candidate. Kenmore-Tonawanda UFSD is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate Against employees or candidates for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD Advisor for the Big Picture Program Certificated Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Big Picture School believes that schools must be personalized; educating every student equally, one student at a time. Each student's learning plan should grow out of his or her unique needs, interests and passions. Advisors are more than classroom teachers; they are an integral part of the environment that allows students the freedom to find themselves with the support and motivation of inspiring adults.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The advisor's job is to create a safe, trusting and collaborative learning environment that enables students to learn through school and community experiences and develop as mature, able, knowledgeable and responsible adults.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid New York State Certificate as a

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER.

Minimum 3 years successful experience as a

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER.

Hold a valid New York State certification in

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER.

Strong instructional leadership and team management skills A belief that students should be at the center of their learning College-ready expectations for all students The ability to build strong relationships with students and peers Strong convictions for your own personal and professional beliefs The pursuit of a variety of interests beyond education The ability to lead, influence and motivate others A track record of resourcefulness and being solution-oriented Demonstrate ambition and longevity in personal and professional pursuits

REPORTS TO

The Principal of the Kenmore Jr/Sr High School

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach students how to learn and gather and filter information through personal interaction, print and web-based sources Plan a program of instruction that is both challenging and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of each student Guide students into learning experiences and activities that focus on the mastery of the specific content area as it relates to state standards Provide supplemental and education resources in order to support the students' growth Employ a variety of educational techniques in pursuit of educational goals and establish clear objectives for student growth Work with team of administrators, department chairs, teachers, and staff to plan and implement each component of the Big Picture Program Facilitate learning outside of the school building via museum trips, engaging with community partners and leadership excursions Hold students accountable to specific grade, advisory and campus standards and celebrate students' accomplishments Assert students' educational and social progress through quarterly narratives, phone calls to parents and weekly student meetings Maintain accurate, complete and factual student transcripts as required by the school and state law Be accessible to students and parents for education-related purposes outside normal school hours as negotiated with students and their families Actively engage parent and family members in the life and learning of their children Assist students in applying to at least three colleges and complete one college course while at the Big Picture School Incorporate formal Learning Plans and Learning Through Internship/Leaving to Learn experiences in the learning journey including occasional driving of students in district vehicles Job Category Teacher Job Location (03) Kenmore Jr/Sr High School