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

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

2026 SUMMER
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
CSE CHAIR/HELPING TEACHER/ HOURLY

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

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have New York State permanent teacher certification in Special Education or as a teacher of students with speech and language disabilities or a teacher of the speech and hearing handicapped  and have 3-5 years of successful classroom experience in an urban school district. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. It is required to have experience as a CSE Chair. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education and extensive knowledge of Individual Education Program development. Candidates should have experience with Frontline IEP including maintaining and accessing reports and listings. Experience in customer service, training and writing technical documents is preferred.

 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.  

LOCATION:  SCHOOL #197

DATES:  JULY/AUGUST 2026 Number of days TBD 

DUTIES:
The Committee on Special Education Chairperson responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Organize, implement and oversee all Central Committee on Special Education processes as outlined in Commissioner’s Regulations and Federal Law
• Schedule meetings within compliance timelines
• Develop IEPs
• Use data systems to update pertinent information
• Communicate with special education administrators, parents, preschool evaluation agencies, and preschool service providers, attorneys, agencies, charter and non-pub staff.
• Complete all processes related to Committee on Special Education/ Committee on Preschool Special Education
• Know and understand the services available in Charter, non-pub and agency settings
• Know and understand the services available to students in preschool settings
• Assign evaluations
• Ensure students are receiving mandated services in ESY
• Arrange for interpreters
• Any additional assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate

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 hourly 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.