BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB # 17 -325                                                                                                 April 13, 2018

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service residency requirements will apply

POSITION:         Community Resource Leader - Provisional

SALARY:             $41,312 - $48,835

LOCATION:         Office of Parent and Family Engagement, PS # 187 333 Clinton St., Buffalo NY 14204


Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Community Resource Leader works under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Federal and State Programs and provides resources needed by students in the Neglected and Delinquent Programs, facilitates parent involvement activities, and provides outreach to parents in extended learning opportunity programs.

The Community Resource Leader assists with the planning and implementation of the educational program provided to students placed in agencies that house Neglected and Delinquent Youth, and confers with agency personnel on program matters.  The incumbent assists with organizing various district parent involvement initiatives, and will monitor appropriate extended learning program operations.  No supervisory duties are exercised.

Typical Work Activities

• Assists with the implementation and coordination of educational services to agencies that house incarcerated youth;
• Assists with providing instructional supplies and materials to these agencies;
• Assists with monitoring the daily instructional program provided to these students by the BPS staff;
• Communicates with agency personnel regarding the Buffalo Public School’s policies and procedures as they pertain to Neglected and Delinquent Youth;
• Acts as a liaison, assisting parents with connecting to community resources, agencies and programs;
• Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding activities and follow-ups;
• Performs related duties as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Good knowledge of the Federal and State Educational Laws pertaining to incarcerated youth
• Working knowledge of the Buffalo Public School system;
• Ability to understand and interpret written material;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardian, community agencies, school personnel;
• Ability to engage parent involvement;
• Courtesy, tact; sensitivity;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

(A)       Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human services or a closely related field and two years full-time experience in school and/or community related work;

OR

(B)       Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human services and four years of full-time experience in school and/or community related work involving students;

OR

(C)       Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and six years of full-time experience in school and/or community related work involving students;

NOTE:  Verifiable part-time or volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

              Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

FINAL FILING DATE:             April 27, 2018

APPROVED:


Ms. Jamie Warren
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources