How much does a Public School Teacher make in Buffalo, NY? The average Public School Teacher salary in Buffalo, NY is $56,450 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,129 and $68,865. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Public School Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary $38,644 Buffalo,NY April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary $47,129 Buffalo,NY April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary $56,450 Buffalo,NY April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary $68,865 Buffalo,NY April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary $80,169 Buffalo,NY April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Public School Teacher need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Special Education: Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.

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Tutoring: A Tutor is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and complete assignments.

Commitment 4.4%
Special Education 3.98%
Tutoring 1.9%
Others 89.72%

Job Description for Public School Teacher

Public School Teacher prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Develops and implements grade appropriate course work, activities, and assessments to meet the academic needs of children in a K-12 classroom setting. Being a Public School Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance. Assesses and documents students' progress. Additionally, Public School Teacher participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require specific state-level teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Public School Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Public School Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Public School Teacher salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Public School Teacher, the highest Public School Teacher salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Public School Teacher salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Public School Teacher salary is in Miami, FL, where the Public School Teacher salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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