RECRUITMENT BULLETIN    #14-18                                                                  INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
JULY 31, 2014                                                                                      PREKINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT
                                                                                                    
                                                          NOTICE OF POSITION
 
POSITION:                 
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Donald A. Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:


                        INSTRUCTIONAL COACH ASSIGNED TO THE 
                              PREKINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT
 
APPLICATION:          
Candidates must complete an application form by clicking the "Apply" button below. Once the form is completed, click the "Submit" button.
 
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:   
The candidate must be a NYS certified teacher currently employed with contract status in the Buffalo Public Schools. Preference will be given to individuals with course work and/or experience in the area of Prekindergarten.
 
 

• Possess a deep understanding of students of PreKindergarten age (4 years old), and thorough knowledge of Prekindergarten curriculum and instructional models.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how applies to information literacy skills and student learning, especially in relation to the Prekindergarten Foundations of Common Core Learning Standards.
• Must be able to create units of study to foster differentiation, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving
• Possess thorough knowledge of State regulations as they relate to Prekindergarten
• Demonstrate knowledge of multiple staff development models and approaches
• Show the ability to plan,  lead and facilitate staff development opportunities with a variety of stakeholders

 
DUTIES:                     
 
 

• Plan and carry out model lessons aligned to Prekindergarten Foundations of Common Core Learning Standards and current models of early literacy  and Building Blocks
• Plan parent involvement events and training sessions to help parents work with their children at home.
• Provide regular communication with parents to keep them informed of events and opportunities at the school.
• Maintain a Prekindergarten web page for professional purposes
• Performs other duties as assigned

 
APPOINTMENT:        
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.
 
SALARY:                     Teacher Salary Schedule
 
FUND #:                      Pending Funding
 
FINAL DATE              
FOR FILING:                    AUGUST 20, 2014
                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  DONALD A. OGILVIE,
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS