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

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-417                             
SUMMER 2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
PSYCHOLOGIST/ FULL TIME
MARCH 27, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

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

SUMMER 2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
PSYCHOLOGIST/ FULL TIME

**Hours and locations are subject to change based upon student needs and budget**
**Travel between sites may be required**
Teachers may need to provide remote instruction for medically exempt students or in the event a student needs to quarantine.

Classes to be held: July 6 – August 14, 2026
REQUIRED TEACHER SET-UP/ORIENTATION DAY:   July 1, 2026 (daily rate)   

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

HOW TO APPLY:
Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the “Submit” button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

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 be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area in which they are applying to work. Candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. 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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conduct pattern determination and MDRs in accordance with NYS regulations for Students with Disabilities as needed
• Implement Social /Academic Instructional Groups and other Tier 2 and 3 interventions
• Coordinate, maintain and submit data tracking for MTSS interventions
• Support all teachers with the strategies for effective implementation of Secondary and Tertiary Interventions
• Work with teachers in classrooms to provided academic and behavioral strategies for students
• Work with teachers and staff to implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Support teachers and administrators with professional advisement and strategies on proposed educational and behavioral interventions for students
• Provide crisis Intervention; provide crisis prevention and de-escalation to avert such crisis
• Perform any assigned duties as deemed necessary and appropriate

SALARY:    Teacher daily rate based on BTF contract. 

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.