2026-2027 School Year - Literacy Coach -TOSA - PS 069 Houghton Academy RB# 25-565

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of Literacy Coach at PS 069 Houghton Academy for the 2026-2027 School Year. This is a recruitment bulletin for a position within the Buffalo Public School District.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s degree.
Hold New York State certification that covers grades K-6 in Reading/Literacy, Elementary Education, TESOL or Special Education.
Attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certification(s).
Completed three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban setting.
Coursework, experiences, and expertise in the areas of scientifically based reading research, assessment, data analysis, and professional development in the area of literacy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the use of technology.
Knowledge of the Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts (ELA).
Knowledge of the New York State assessments.
Ability to facilitate professional learning for teachers.

Responsibilities

Guiding and assisting teachers in the full and ongoing implementation of all District literacy initiatives.
Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of District literacy programs with support of Buffalo City Schools administration and building Principal.
Collaborating with teachers and building principals regarding the implementation of research-based instructional strategies that are direct, explicit, systematic, and aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards.
Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of the District writing initiative at the building level.
Administering and analyzing literacy screening and diagnostic measures.
Facilitating the administration of ELA State assessments.
Monitoring interventions for students who are reading or writing below grade level, to include monitoring student intervention plans.
Reviewing and analyzing student diagnostic, screening, progress monitoring and outcome assessment data to assist in determining appropriate interventions and necessary program modifications.
Assisting in the development of action plans and supporting this implementation based on data.
Providing professional development for teachers at grade level meetings, superintendent conference days, etc.
Continuous learning regarding scientifically researched-based best practices in literacy instruction.
Modeling district literacy initiatives in classrooms.
Attending district professional development for coaches.
Participating in various building and/or District level teams such as the MTSS team.