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Director of Science RB 19-125

Title: Director of Science RB 19-125
ID: 4556
Department: Science
Location: Other
Division: Instructional
Description

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

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB #19-125
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

NOTICE OF POSITION

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

DIRECTOR of SCIENCE

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

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, (be sure to check your junk and spam mail) we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must have a Master's degree, permanent certification in Science. Candidates must also have a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), or School District Leader (SDL) certificate by the time of appointment. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. Candidates must have a minimum of four (4) years combined certificated teaching and supervisory experience, with a minimum of one (1) years at the supervisory level. Candidates with prior experience in an urban school district with a large racially and ethnically diverse population are preferred.

OVERVIEW:

Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. With the appointment of Superintendent Kriner Cash and a significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment, Buffalo has an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career.

Currently, BPS has 58 schools serving approximately 34,000 students, of whom 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch and 77% are students of color. Of the 58 schools in the district, 28 have been given "priority" status by the state and 16 more have been given "focus" status. Within the district, a sizable number of students do not meet state standards, and only about half of those who attend high school graduate with a diploma. Superintendent Brown is building a talented and committed leadership team to partner with her in moving BPS towards the ambitious goal of preparing all students for success.

POSITION:

The Director of Science--working with colleagues in the Division of Instruction —will play a crucial role in ensuring that BPS realizes it's mission of college and career readiness for all students. The Director of Science coordinates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instructional practices to ensure that all students meet and exceed the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and Next Generation Literacy Standards for Science. The Director works collaboratively with the administrative, instructional staff and school communities

REPORTING

The Director of Science reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the Director of Science will be responsible for the following:

Instructional Leadership
  • Supervise the development, and evaluation of all science instruction delivery programs to ensure congruency with the entire written and tested standards for science
  • Supervise and facilitate the development of leadership, teaching, and learning strategies for all staff in the Department of Science
  • Serve as a member of the NYSED Science Leadership BIG 5 Team to assist with implementation of NYSSLS.
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of the District's professional learning opportunities and model the personal and professional expectations held for the district science personnel by demonstrating a commitment to growth and renewal
  • Will implement interventions to accelerate the learning of all students, particularly those in need of strategic and intensive intervention
  • Will supervise staff to ensure that the district resources are managed efficiently and appropriately, including oversight and management of O/M funds and any other grants specific to the Department of Science
  • Will also work closely with other departments in the Division of Instruction to facilitate delivery of necessary and beneficial programming and personnel services that are congruent with the district needs and expectation aligned to the Education Bargain
  • Conduct instructional observations and provide training to instructional coaches related to best practices in science and three dimensional learning.
  • Facilitate and provide professional development to principals and assistant principals on curricular materials and instructional shifts
  • Works cooperatively and collectively with principals, supervisors, lead teachers and classroom teachers to ensure that instructional programs and services are coordinated in the schools and are administered uniformly and equitably.
  • Collaborate with the Instructional Technology team and Supervisor of Libraries to ensure that appropriate programs and materials are available to support the Science program, including Advance Placement.
  • Recommend staffing needs and assist in the recruitment and selection of new teaching staff
  • Use data to improve instruction which will entail collecting data as required by the State, providing professional development to staff on the effective use of using data to improve instruction, and making data available to researchers, consistent with federal and state privacy rules and regulations.
  • Create assessments, in alignment with the NYSSLS Standards, to incorporate formative and interim assessments, increase rigor, and to expand into 21st century competencies.
  • Work with afterschool and summer providers, WNY Stem Hub, institutes of higher education and other local STEM partners to ensure STEAM enrichment activities are provided available


Staff Supervision
  • Supervise and assist in the training of coaches in the areas of instruction, data use, and Science content/curriculum.
  • Support Principals in the development and implementation of the school based plans as they relate to science instruction.
  • Evaluate staff and teachers, as assigned, in accordance with law, Board policy and contractual requirements
  • Have courageous conversations with every teacher about growth areas in practice and assist in the development of targeted Teacher Improvement Plans (TIP) when appropriate.


Management
  • Work with the Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction and colleagues to address principals' questions or concerns related to curriculum and instruction, professional development, and support of science teachers assigned to various school buildings
  • Other duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Individuals serving as Director of Science will demonstrate the following:
  • Have deep, measurable, reliable knowledge of content and best practices as related to subject area
  • Demonstrated experience and courage to ensure that all students achieve
  • Ability to work collaboratively to support school turnaround and school improvement
  • Strong instructional leadership capabilities
  • Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop, execute, and monitor high-impact professional development and coaching
  • Proficiency managing a data-based, change-management process, and expertise in assessing, understanding and using data to identify a change in instructional practice that will accelerate learning for all students


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

SALARY : Administrator's schedule based on BCSA contract.

FUNDING : Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING : OCTOBER 3, 2019

DR. KRINER CASH
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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