BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN 18-008a                                                                       INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST III OF BEST PRACTICES
AUGUST 13, 2018 

                                                                                  NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
 

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST III OF BEST PRACTICES

APPLICATION:

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org. In addition, all applicants are requested to submit a current resume or curriculum vitae which includes evidence of participation in one’s professional growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a Master’s degree, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), or School District Leader (SDL) certificate. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications.  Candidates must have a minimum of eight years combined certificated teaching and supervisory experience, with a minimum of two (2) years at the supervisory level. Candidates with prior administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred.

The candidate must be:

• Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, community members, staff and administrators.
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented and able to prioritize and deal with ambiguity, and work well under pressure.
• Able to multi-task and work effectively as a team member.
• Must have knowledge of district technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

OVERVIEW:

Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in the Buffalo Public Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to insure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Kriner Cash, the Buffalo Public Schools has entered into the New Education Bargain with Students and Parents. Currently, the Buffalo Public Schools is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the District’s 59 schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 34,000 students through the essential elements of the New Education Bargain. The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving BPS toward world class status and preparing all students for success.

DUTIES:

The Instructional Specialist III of Best Practices will report to the Chief of Strategic Alignment and Innovation and be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Work to improve the Best Practices website which captures high quality instruction, processes and services in the Buffalo Public Schools.
  • Coordinate and manage the logistics associated with generating ready to publish videos displaying best practices
  • Develop story board plans for each Best Practice video
  • Possess technical skills associated with creating and editing cohesive and impactful Best Practice videos
• Communicate with faculty, staff and administrators to identify best practices within the District.
  • Work with principals, teachers and district administrators to create executive summaries of the Best Practice.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology Department to populate the Best Practice website with content
  • Capture pictures, videos, artifacts, and critical documents which support the implementation of the Best Practice.
• Work with the Division of Staff Development to incorporate the Best Practice content into professional development for teachers and staff.
• Monitor the use of the website page to analyze usage patterns and develop and implement strategies to increase the use of this resource, both within the District and externally
• Other duties as assigned

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Superintendent following assessment of background, experience, credentials and service.  Individual and group interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.  

FUND #:      Pending

SALARY:    Administrator's salary schedule (Principal schedule)

FINAL DATE FOR FILING:       August 24, 2018

DR. KRINER CASH

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS