BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#24-435

DIRECTOR OF READING

DATE: MAY 28, 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:

Director of Reading

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.

In order to continue the interview process, interviews for this position may be virtual due to the Covid-19 virus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, NYS certification in Reading/Literacy, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certification with demonstrated knowledge of the application of scientifically-based reading research. Candidates must have completed five (5) years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or administrative experience, at least two (2) years of which must have been at an administrative level. Candidates must be knowledgeable of the Next Generation Learning Standards, ELA State Assessments, DIBELS Next, and other District assessments and be proficient in the use of technology to enhance reading instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director will oversee implementation of the district reading program grades K-6. The Director will collaborate and coordinate with the Director of English Language Arts (ELA) and other appropriate instructional staff in the Division of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction (CAI) regarding all aspects of the design, implementation, and oversight of reading, including appropriate special education and multilingual education components. An understanding of scientifically-based reading research is required. Responsibilities include:

• Directing the full and ongoing implementation of the Buffalo Public Schools reading program (K-6), consisting of scientifically-based reading components and practices;
• Ensuring that curriculum is updated and revised as needed;
• Ensuring that textbooks and other materials are adopted as appropriate;
• Establishing a comprehensive and evidence-based RTI process, ensuring effective interventions and implementation;
• Analyzing available data to monitor implementation effectiveness;
• Providing instructional support for school implementation;
• Monitoring data to assess the efficacy of programs and instruction;
• Overseeing the district-wide and building level professional development in literacy instruction based on the five pillars of reading and spelling and writing;
• Overseeing the training and work of the district literacy coaches and reading teachers;
• Supervising and evaluating department staff and teachers as appropriate;
• Ensuring fiscal efficiency by managing materials inventory, budgeting responsibly, and following appropriate procurement procedures;
• Initiating and monitoring contracts;
• The Director carries out additional responsibilities that may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction and the Chief Academic Officer.

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.

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 10, 2025

DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT

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.