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

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 25-496
SCIENCE COACH (ELEMENTARY) TOSA
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
DATE: APRIL 29, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

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

SSCIENCE COACH (ELEMENTARY) TOSA
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

APPLICATIONS:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. Click the “APPLY” button at the bottom of this page to start your application.  Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and New York State certification in Science or Elementary Education, with a minimum of 18 credit hours in science. Candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Candidates must have three years of teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban school district. Candidates must participate in Professional Learning Opportunities. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults. Proficiency in the use of technology and knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and Science assessments are preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guiding and assisting Science teachers in ongoing implementation of district-wide science programs.
• Guiding and assisting Science teachers in the implementation and transition to the NYSSLS.
• Guiding and assisting Science teachers in the implementation of valid and reliable assessment tools and planning related professional development.
• Collaborating with Science teachers in the implementation of instructional strategies that are standards-based.
• Facilitate building and district-level support for Grade 5  and Grade 8 Science testing.
• Facilitation of Science-based professional development in the District and Science Department
• Providing professional development for teachers at grade level meetings, superintendent conference days, etc.
• Continuous learning regarding scientifically researched-based best practices in Science instruction.
• Modeling science-based district initiatives in classrooms.
• Attending district professional development.
• Ensures the Science Department website is updated with relevant information.
• Works collaboratively with building Principals and staff in developing and implementing intervention systems and professional development.
• Use data to assist teachers in planning – assisting in grade-level and departmental meetings.
• Match instructional support materials to the needs of students.
• Provide content knowledge and resources to staff on research-based Science instructional practices.
• Collaborating with department administrators and coaches.

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 Director of Science. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the assessment of training, experience, credentials, evaluation of service, program needs, and personal interview.

SALARY: Teacher's salary schedule

FUNDING: Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILLING:  MAY 12, 2026

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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