Instructional Specialist II - Staff Development RB# 25-261

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST II – STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) or Administrator certificate and a NYSED Teacher Certification.
It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications.
Candidates must have a combined minimum of five years of certificated teaching and supervisory experience with a minimum of two (2) years at the supervisory level.
Candidates must possess and have demonstrated, strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
Candidates must have experience creating and facilitating professional development.
Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of adult learning pedagogy and professional development implementation and evaluation strategies.
Candidates must understand the connections between professional development and district goals.
Candidate must also have thorough knowledge of NYSED professional development standards and NYSED continuing teacher leader credit regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise division staff
Supervise district mentoring program and ensure mentors’ proficiency with district resources and programs
Serve as a liaison between the District and NYSED and SCDN
Manage Title IIa grant, Teacher Center Grant, Division O&M budget
Ensure effective management and monitoring of contracts, requisitions, extra activity, payroll
Work in partnership with the District departments and school administrators in development of professional development plans and course offerings
Ensure appropriate professional development offerings for staff, including teachers, administrators, substitutes, paraprofessionals
Regulate substitute teacher usage to cover professional learning opportunities
Manage the course approval process in the Professional Growth System
Facilitate and oversee development and execution of online professional learning opportunities
Provide technical assistance to school administrators related to professional development
Oversee the creation of professional development catalogues and calendars
Prepare professional development reporting, audits, and surveys
Collect and analyze data to evaluate professional development district wide
Facilitate the professional learning team (PLT) and creation and submission of the BPS professional development plan (PDP)
Other tasks/duties as determined by the Chief Academic Officer