2026 Summer School - Student Technology Leadership - Program Mentor RB# 25-423

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

20d

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