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

POSITION: 
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: 
 

SUMMER 2026
CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/ DAILY 

APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website www.buffaloschools.org

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) 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. 

LOCATION:  Varies

DATES:  JULY/AUGUST 2026 Number of Days/hours to be TBD 
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be a New York State certified school psychologist. It is required that candidates attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan, the role of the Committee on Special Education, Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education including the educational benefit review process, extensive knowledge of measuring student response to intervention (RTI) and successful parent relations at a school or district setting that are verifiable. 

Priority in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school seniority. Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Psychologist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a mandated member of the Committee on Special Education.
• Conduct mandated Psychological/Educational evaluations per State and Federal Regulations.
• Hold MDR meetings and provide documentation for compliance.
• Prepare written reports and assist in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities, including computer input into IEP software.
•  Work with teachers and staff to develop appropriate Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Perform any assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate.

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM, TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM.  By applying and accepting this position, you are agreeing to work the FULL duration of the program. 

Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for ONLY ONE of the summer programs.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service.  Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.



SALARY: As per the current BTF contract for daily rate 

FUND #: Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:  APRIL 17, 2026

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to:  Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.