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Director of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives (CLRI) - RB #19-117a

Employer
Buffalo Public Schools
Location
Buffalo, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
Title: Director of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives (CLRI) - RB #19-117a
ID: 4652
Department: Other
Location: Other
Division: Instructional
Description

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 19-117a
DIRECTOR OF CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY
RESPONSIVE INITIATIVES (CLRI)
OCTOBER 23, 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 CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY
RESPONSIVE INITIATIVES (CLRI) APPLICATION :
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs .

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 hold a Master's degree, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA/SDL) or a New York State School Supervisor (SAS) certificate by the time of appointment. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or screen shot of their certification(s). Candidates must have a minimum of five years combined certificated teaching and school administration or supervisory experience with a minimum of one year at the supervisory level. Candidates with prior leadership experience in an urban school district or in a district with an urban population are preferred, as are candidates who are proficient in the Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Practices

DUTIES :

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives, the Director of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives will:
  • Oversee the implementation of the My Brother's Keeper Male Academy, Our Story Project and other CLRI student based initiatives and programs;
  • Supports schools in developing building level CLRT action plans;
  • Facilitate professional development and training related to the implementation of the CLRI Strategic plan;
  • Direct, organize and facilitate staff development, and project based CLRI learning opportunities;
  • Administer CLRI school based programs and Saturday Academies;
  • Assist in the implementation of CLRI practices in all schools;
  • Collect instructional evidence/artifacts to show integration of CLRI into the school culture;
  • Coordinate and collect data on CLRI school building walkthroughs to monitor district progress of teachers and principals which demonstrate an increase in knowledge and abilities regarding CLRI;
  • Develop Board recommendations for approved projects and purchases;
  • Prepare and ensure timely submission of reports;
  • Participate in professional development to increase knowledge and skills required to fulfill responsibilities of related work;
  • Direct CLRI TOSA's work to coach and support the use of CLRT instructional practices covered in the professional development sessions;
  • Direct CLRT curriculum committees to identify supplemental materials and develop pertinent curriculum resources aligned to the practices of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching;
  • Work with CAI Multilingual Directors, Supervisors and curriculum committees to update and integrate District curriculum to reflect cultural inclusion;
  • Carry out the responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent, his designee, or the Associate Superintendent for CLRT;
  • Other duties as assigned.


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.

SALARY : Administrator's salary schedule

FUND # : Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING
: NOVEMBER 6, 2019

DR. KRINER CASH,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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