BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB #26-122                                                                                                                                    September 16, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service residency requirements will apply
 

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans. The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION:         Community Resource Leader - Temporary

SALARY:             $52,961 - $62,605

LOCATION:         
Department of Family & Community Engagement at School 4
425 South Park Avenue (near Louisiana St)
Buffalo, NY 14204

Distinguishing Features of the Class
The Community Resource Leader may work under the administrators within the Office Federal and State Programs, the Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE), or building principals, and provides resources needed by students in the Neglected and Delinquent Programs, facilitates parent involvement activities, and provides outreach to parents in extended learning opportunity and/or Family Resource Center programs based on the department or school assignment.
The Community Resource Leader assists with the planning and implementation of the educational program provided to students placed in agencies that house Neglected and Delinquent Youth, and confers with agency personnel on program matters. The incumbent assists with organizing various district parent involvement initiatives and will monitor appropriate extended learning program operations. No supervisory duties are exercised.

Typical Work Activities
•Assists with the implementation and coordination of educational services to agencies that house incarcerated youth;
• Assists with providing instructional supplies and materials to these agencies;
• Assists with monitoring the daily instructional program provided to these students by the BPS staff;
• Communicates with agency personnel regarding the Buffalo Public School’s policies and procedures as they pertain to Neglected and Delinquent Youth;
• Acts as a liaison, assisting parents with connecting to community resources, agencies and programs;
• Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding activities and follow-ups;
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Work Activities for Family and Community Engagement
• Implements Family Resource Centers (FRC) Operating Procedures;
• Coordinate and facilitate tasks to successfully implement Family Resource programming;
• Serve as a critical connector to internal (BPS) and external (community-based) parent and family supports;
• Participate in school-based planning meetings to share FRC programming;
• Plan and support Family Resource Centers offerings and activities through the FACE Department;
• Support sign-in and survey administration for Family Resource Center programming;
• Conduct regular outreach to promote Family Resource Centers services and programs;
• Conduct regular outreach to obtain course participation follow-up feedback;
• Proactively market, recruit, and promote Family Resource Center programming;
• Input and maintain programming data;
• Recruit families and community to engage in Family Resource Center programming;
• Performs related duties as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
Good knowledge of the Federal and State Educational Laws pertaining to incarcerated youth Working knowledge of the Buffalo Public School system;
Ability to understand and interpret written material;
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardian, community agencies, school personnel;
Ability to engage parent involvement;
Courtesy, tact; sensitivity;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Specification                                                                                                                                                                 COMMUNITY RESOURCE LEADER                                                                                                                                                                                         1600

Minimum Qualifications
(A) Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, with major course work in human services or a closely related field and two years full-time experience in school and/or community related work;

OR

(B) Associate’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, with major course work in human services and four years of full-time experience in school and/or community related work involving students;

OR

(C) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and six years of full-time experience in school and/or community related work involving students;

NOTE: Verifiable part-time or volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

FINAL FILING DATE:      September 23, 2026


APPROVED:

Tami Hollie McGee
Chief of Human Resources

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