About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications for qualified candidates for the following positions: 2026 SUMMER STUDENT TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MENTOR SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW) SCHOOL COUNSELOR NYS CERTIFIED TEACHERS VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Requirements

  • Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
  • Priority in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school seniority.
  • Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s) . Ensure that your name is visible, as well as your certification area(s). We will accept a screenshot from your NYS Teach account or you can upload using the physical document.
  • Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.
  • The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with all district stakeholders.
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong collaborative, team-oriented, and flexible approach to partnered work.
  • In evaluating each candidate’s qualifications, consideration will be given to the candidate’s coursework and experiences in instructional technology, digital environments, and creation of content for online learning.
  • Additionally, candidates should possess awareness of current educational technology initiatives including 1:1 computing, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, coding, robotics, video editing, etc.
  • Demonstrable track record of promoting teamwork and leadership skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of “soft skills” necessary for successful employment
  • Understanding of the appropriate uses of learning management systems and social media in K-12 education
  • 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 foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving
  • Commitment to following and enforcing BPS, Federal and State policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to Instructional Technology
  • Experience in planning, leading and facilitating professional development opportunities with a variety of stakeholders

Nice To Haves

  • Preference will be given to candidates who have previously worked in the program, are currently facilitating a Student Technology Leadership program, and/or are committed to facilitating a Student Technology Leadership program in their building during the 2026- 2027 School year.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively train interns to do various job tasks and provide ongoing support as needed
  • Assess the difficulty of tasks and assign student interns to tasks at which they can be successful
  • Monitor student interns on an on-going basis to ensure that their task assignment is appropriate and completed
  • Assist students in taking on leadership roles
  • Effectively train interns to present to BPS staff and parents and provide ongoing support as needed
  • Manage job deadlines in compliance with the established schedule
  • Ensure that the internship is a meaningful learning experience for student interns
  • Monitor and evaluate intern's progress and provide relevant feedback
  • Keep ongoing records and documentation to prepare summative reports
  • Performing other duties as assigned
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