Title: TOSA - CSE Chair/Helping Teacher - RB #17-304
ID: 3626
Department: Other
Location: School Location
Division: Instructional
Description

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #17-304 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
MARCH 22, 2018 CSE CHAIR/HELPING TEACHER - SST - TOSA
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION :
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
CSE CHAIR/HELPING TEACHER - SST - TOSA
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

APPLICATION :
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have New York State permanent teacher certification in Special Education and/or Speech 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. Candidates must extensive knowledge of Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan, Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education, extensive knowledge of Individual Education Program development and successful parent relations in a school or district setting that are verifiable.

DUTIES :
The Student Support team Chair will organize, mentor and maintain records for the BPS initiative as well as for the interventions implemented through the Student Support Team. The Chair will conference with parents about alternatives to special education referral. The Student Support Team Chair will organize, implement and oversee all Committee on Special Education processes as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations and Federal Law for timely and exemplary implementation. The chair will verify that student responses to interventions are documented by staff prior to referral, monitor Individual Education Plan (IEP) compliance and provide the principal with solutions to compliance deficits. The Student Support Team Chair will perform observations and testing as required by the Central Committee on Special Education and assist the Committee on Special Education in the appropriate development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan. The Chair will also support all teachers with strategies for effective Individual Education Plan implementation and additional assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate.

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 interview shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY : Teacher salary schedule based on BTF contract + $300

FUND # : Position is being posted in anticipation of vacancies in the 2018-2019 District Budget

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING : APRIL 20, 2018

DR. KRINER CASH,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS