BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#24-441

SUPERVISOR OF MATHEMATICS

DATE: JUNE 6, 2025

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

Supervisor of Mathematics

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. A resume must be submitted.

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.

In order to continue the interview process, interviews for this position may be virtual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold New York State certification in mathematics, NYS mathematics extension, or have a minimum of 18 credit hours of mathematics content and hold New York State School District Administrator (SDA), School District Leader (SDL), School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS), or School Building Leader (SBL) certification.  Candidates must have completed at least three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Mathematics, the Supervisor of Mathematics will be responsible for the following, but not be limited to:

• Oversee mathematics instructional programs supports and initiatives.
• Assist with the organization and facilitation of staff development programs.
• Disseminate department and program information.
• Support the development, and evaluation of all mathematics instruction and programs to ensure congruency with the Next Generation Learning Standards for Mathematics.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the district’s professional learning opportunities and model the personal and professional expectations held for the district mathematics personnel.
• Support and provide professional development to principals and assistant principals on use of curricular materials and sound instructional practices.
• Oversee aspects of the Title I Mathematics programs conducted by public and non-public schools.
• Implement interventions to accelerate the learning of all students, particularly those in need of strategic and intensive intervention.
• Work cooperatively and collectively with principals, supervisors, lead teachers and classroom teachers to ensure that instructional programs and services are coordinated in the schools.
• Use data to improve instruction and provide professional development to staff on the effective use of data to improve instruction.
• Oversee the creation of formative and interim assessments.
• Assist in the training of coaches in the areas of instruction, data use, and mathematics content/curriculum.
• Evaluate staff and teachers, as assigned, in accordance with law, Board policy and contractual requirements.
• Have courageous conversations with teachers about growth areas in practice.
• Assist with the selection and assignment of staff.
• Carry out other responsibilities as they may be assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of content and best practices as related to subject area
• Strong instructional leadership capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively to support school improvement
• Ability to develop and execute high-impact professional development

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: Per Administrator salary schedule

FUNDING: Pending funding

FINAL DATE FOR FILLING: JUNE 20, 2025

DR. TONJA WILLIAMS KNIGHT

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS