BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NY 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 22-617
PRE-KINDERGARTEN MATH COACH - TOSA
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
MAY 26, 2023

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

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

PRE-KINDERGARTEN MATH COACH - TOSA
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE

APPLICATION:

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at https://buffaloschools.applicantstack.com/x/openings. 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 Mathematics or Elementary Education, with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Mathematics. Teacher certification must include Pre-Kindergarten. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. Candidates must have three years of teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban school district. Pre-Kindergarten experience is strongly recommended. 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 Common Core Standards and assessments are also preferred.

DUTIES:

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding and assisting pre-kindergarten teachers in the full and ongoing implementation of district math programs.
• Guiding and assisting pre-kindergarten teachers in the implementation of the Common Core/Next Generation Learning Standards.
• Guiding and assisting pre-kindergarten teachers in the implementation of valid and reliable assessment tools and planning related professional development.
• Collaborating with pre-kindergarten teachers in the implementation of instructional strategies that are standards-based.
• Intensively monitoring mathematics programs, strategies and materials for students who are performing below grade level.
• Reviewing and analyzing student diagnostic screening, and progress data, as well as outcome assessment data, to assist in determining appropriate student interventions and necessary program modifications.
• Work with teachers to prepare materials for Building Blocks Math for Pre-K lessons;
• Administering and analyzing math screenings and diagnostic measures;
• Reviewing and analyzing student diagnostic, screening, progress monitoring and outcome assessment data to assist in determining appropriate interventions and necessary program modifications;
• Assisting in the development of action plans and supporting this implementation based on data;
• Providing professional development for teachers at grade level meetings, superintendent conference days, etc.;
• Continuous learning regarding scientifically researched-based best practices in math instruction;
• Modeling district math initiatives in classrooms;
• Attending district professional development;
• 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.
• Assists in setting up systems for communication and cooperation of the entire professional staff in implementing district programs.
• Maintains inventory of program materials and orders approved materials for school use.
• Communicates and supports teachers and community-based organizations
• Provide content knowledge and resources to staff about learning and teaching core content areas –including:
• teaching strategies; when using Building Blocks Math
• Daily schedule
• Whole group instruction
• Small group instruction
• Learning areas
• 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 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 assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY:        Teachers’ salary schedule.

FUND:                    Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:      JUNE 9, 2023    

DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS,
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.