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Supervisor of Multilingual/Bilingual Education RB 18-158a

Employer
Buffalo Public Schools
Location
Buffalo, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
Title: Supervisor of Multilingual/Bilingual Education RB 18-158a
ID: 4108
Department: Other
Location: Other
Division: Instructional
Description

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #RB 18-158a SUPERVISOR OF MULTILINGUAL/BILINGUAL EDUCATION DATE: October 10, 2018 NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SUPERVISOR OF MULTILINGUAL/BILINGUAL EDUCATION

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

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. 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 valid New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) license. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who hold a Buffalo or New York State issued certification with a Bilingual Extension or Buffalo certification in Bilingual Education or a Buffalo or New York State teaching certificate in TESOL.

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of teaching in a bilingual education classroom. Successful recent leadership experiences in assessing program needs, curriculum development, program implementation and staff training; or other combinations of New York state certification, training and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. Experience in test and curriculum development and grant writing is desirable. Experience with computers and instructional technology to support teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff training, program and student accountability is required. Excellent planning, organization, problem solving, decision making, management, communications (oral and written) and human relations skills are required.

DUTIES :

Under the guidance of the Director(s) of Multilingual Education, the Supervisor duties will include, but not limited to:
  • Coordinates all Division Professional Development; building and district level.
  • Facilitates the development of the district and schools' Language Allocation Policies.
  • Develops webinettes related to effective instructional practices, appropriate use of aides & assistants and other information that needs to be disseminated to stakeholders.
  • Coordinates social media for the Division including Twitter, Facebook, Schoology and the Division's webpage.
  • Develops and updates resources and guides related to Cultural Awareness including; how to create a culturally inclusive school, multilingual ecology and parent engagement.
  • Provides the district with information related to observances celebrated by our top language and cultural groups.
  • Collaborates with the Division of Staff Development to provide trainings to new teachers, aides and assistants and cross curricular opportunities related to language acquisition and meeting the needs of ELLs.
  • Attends professional development opportunities on behalf of the Division and turn-keys information to coaches and teachers.
  • Provides leadership for curriculum and instructional program planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Division of Multilingual Education.
  • Collaborates with other administrators as needed.
  • Leads delivery of in-service training for Bilingual/ENL teachers; keeps abreast of national and state trends in Bilingual/ENL Education to obtain information for essential program improvements; leads program monitoring and assesses needs based on New York State regulations; helps the Directors of Multilingual Education to coordinate instruction and supervision related to New York State assessments; coordinates co-curricular activities and serves as liaison to outside agencies and performs such other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the department.
  • Oversees the work of building and/or district level Bilingual/ENL coaches.
  • Oversees, facilitates and plans curriculum committee work.
  • Assists Director(s) with the planning of, facilitation and implementation of state testing including Regents & NYSESLAT.

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.

SELECTION :
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY : Administrator salary schedule

FUNDING : Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING : October 23, 2018

DR. KRINER CASH,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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