2026 Summer School - Central CSE Chair - Bilingual/ Daily - RB# 25-403

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: SUMMER 2026 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION CSE CHAIR - BILINGUAL / DAILY

Requirements

Candidates must have New York State permanent teacher certification in ENL or Bilingual and Special Education or a teacher of students with speech and language disabilities with a bilingual extension or a teacher of the speech and hearing handicapped with a bilingual extension and have 3-5 years of successful classroom experience in an urban school district.
Experience as a CSE Chair is required.
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education and extensive knowledge of Individual Education Program development.
Candidates should have experience with Frontline IEP, including maintaining and accessing reports and listings.
It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certification .
By applying and accepting this position, you are agreeing to work the FULL duration of the program.
Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for ONLY ONE of the summer programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience chairing bilingual meetings is preferred, and those who fluently speak another language are preferred.
Experience in customer service, training and writing technical documents is preferred.
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. 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.

Responsibilities

Organize, implement and oversee all Central Committee on Special Education processes as outlined in Commissioner’s Regulations and Federal Law
Schedule meetings within compliance timelines
Develop IEPs
Provide placement information to students and families
Track the need for new classes to service the IEP mandates of students
Follow procedures for reviewing documentation from other districts for appropriate level of service
Use data systems to update pertinent information
Communicate with special education administrators, parents, preschool evaluation agencies, and preschool service providers, attorneys, agencies, charter and non-pub staff.
Complete all processes related to Committee on Preschool Education
Know and understand the services available in Charter, non-pub and agency settings
Assign evaluations
Ensure students are receiving mandated services in ESY
Arrange for interpreters
Any additional assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate