RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #14-178                                                                                                DIRECTOR OF READING
APRIL 29, 2015                                                                     

                                                              NOTICE OF POSITION
 
POSITION:                
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Donald A. Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
                                               
                                                            DIRECTOR OF READING
                                                         K-12
                       
APPLICATION:         
Candidates must complete an application form available on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org.  A current resume, listing professional
development, must be uploaded along with a cover letter.
 
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we
cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:   
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, NYS certification in Reading or Literacy, and a school administrator certificate (SDA, SAS, SDL) with
demonstrated knowledge of the application of scientifically research based reading.
 
EXPERIENCE:          
Candidates must have completed minimum of five years of approved and appropriate teaching experience in Reading. One year of supervisory
experience is required. Administrative/supervisory experience in the area of reading instruction is desired.  Candidates must be knowledgeable of
the NYS Common Core Learning Standards and ELA assessment, DIBELS and other District assessments and be proficient in the use of technology
to enhance reading instruction at all levels of schooling.
 
DUTIES:                    
The Director of Reading will serve as head of the Reading Department.  The Director of Reading will collaborate and coordinate with the Director of English
Language Arts (ELA) and other appropriate instructional staff in the Teaching and Learning Department regarding all aspects of the design, implementation,
and oversight of Reading, including appropriate special education and multilingual education components, K-12.  Completion of training in scientifically based
reading research is required. 

Responsibilities include:

• Directing the full and ongoing implementation of the Buffalo Public Schools Reading Program (K-12) based on scientifically based reading components and practices;
• Providing instructional support for schools as they implement a core/replacement core reading program based on current research and knowledge of students;
• Overseeing the district-wide and building level professional development in reading and literacy instruction based on the five pillars of reading;
• Monitoring the Student Data System to monitor the progress and efficacy of programs;
• Analyzing available data to monitor building implementation effectiveness;
• Analyzing data to drive instructional decisions and adjust programs and practices;
• Managing of resources to ensure that initiatives have both fiscal and personnel adequacy;
• Providing immediate intervention when progress of children in a group, class, grade level or school is insufficient;
• Regularly convening the instructional coaches and building reading teachers to share best practices, solve implementation problems, and consider new initiatives;
• Establishing a comprehensive and high quality RtI process, including a high quality core program and effective interventions.
• Additionally, the Director of Reading carries out additional responsibilities that may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction and the Chief Academic Officer.

FINAL DATE 
FOR FILING:              MAY 29, 2015                        
 
 
 
 
MR. DONALD A. OGILVIE
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS