2026-2027 School Year - Instructional Technology Coach - TOSA - PS 37, 212 & 195/305 RB # 25-513

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following teaching positions: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH - TOSA. This posting is being offered in anticipation of a possible reduction in force. Special consideration will be given to those with experience in the position of an instructional technology coach. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

Requirements

NYS certified teacher
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational skills
Leadership and interpersonal communication skills with all district stakeholders
Strong collaborative, team-oriented, and flexible approach to partnered work

Nice To Haves

Currently employed in the Buffalo Public Schools
Proven coaching experience in instructional technology
A minimum of five years of successful classroom and/or coaching experience in an urban school district
Coursework and experiences in instructional technology, curriculum design, digital environments and creation of content for online learning
Knowledge of the New York State Common Core Standards and curricula, assessments, data driven instruction, Special Education, English Language Learners (ELL), ISTE Standards, NYS CS & DF Standards, and 21st Century Skills
Knowledge of current educational technology initiatives including 1:1 computing, distance learning, flipped classrooms, digital citizenship, digital literacy, and coding
Thorough knowledge of various technology integration frameworks including SAMR and TPACK
Facility in the use of BPS Instructional Technology resources including software, hardware, web resources, and peripheral devices
Understanding of the appropriate uses of learning management systems and social media in K-12 education
Deep understanding of ways instructional technology can support information literacy skills and student learning, especially in relation to the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS)
Knowledge and understanding of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards
Thorough knowledge of BPS curriculum and instructional models
Knowledge and facility in the use of multiple pedagogical techniques for addressing the needs of various learners including Special Education Students and ELLs
Proven ability to create units of study to foster differentiation, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving
Demonstrable history of designing and executing meaningful technology integration experiences that align to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards with CCLS and BPS curriculum at various grade levels
Commitment to following and enforcing BPS, Federal and State policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to Instructional Technology
Knowledge and experience in the use of multiple staff development models and approaches
Experience in planning, leading and facilitating staff development opportunities with a variety of stakeholders
Working knowledge of DTSDE, NYSUT Rubric and the APPR Process and how the use of technology factors into each
Working knowledge of Professional Growth System (PGS), Infinite Campus, eDoctrina, and other technology-based systems used by the Buffalo Public Schools.

Responsibilities

Co-teaching to provide support and modeling of various technology integration strategies
Providing coaching for staff on various pedagogical methods for using technology to support instructional goals and academic achievement
Assisting staff in selecting the best technologies to use in meeting instructional needs of students
Provide support to district personnel utilizing technology for remote instruction
Providing feedback to individual teachers on their efforts to implement curriculum aligned to Common Core Learning Standards, RTI, data-driven instruction using a process that includes modeling, observing, and reflection.
Providing instruction to students in the area(s) of digital literacy, digital citizenship, and coding
Providing professional development on all facets of district instructional technology during the school day, curricular/common planning time meetings, when available after school, and on Saturdays
Collaboration with district administrators, building administrators, district, and building coaches in the planning for and facilitation of district and school-based meetings.
Management of various e-learning platforms including district learning management system resources, groups, and accounts as necessary
Assisting district personnel in preparing BPS staff and students for computer-based testing
Continuously developing and improving own capacity, and the capacity of others, to integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning.
Maintaining a professional portfolio
Maintaining calendar and/or activity log to document activities as required by grant based funding sources and others.
Attending all district PLOs for Instructional Technology Coaches
Performing other duties as assigned