Supervisor of School Review - RB #25-560

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

23h

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications for the position of Supervisor of School Review. This role involves participating in the planning, management, oversight, and monitoring of the district's Comprehensive Support and Targeted Support and Improvement Schools, ensuring compliance with State and Federal requirements. The position also assists in coordinating site visits, implementing the District School Review program for various school types, and serving on review teams to monitor schools and help them meet performance benchmarks. Collaboration with other district offices is key, particularly in aligning programs, writing grants, and monitoring improvement plans. The Supervisor will also provide technical assistance to schools and partners, communicate progress to the Board of Education and district leadership, and stay updated on relevant laws and best practices.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s degree.
Hold a valid New York State School District Administrator (SDA), New York State School Building Leader (SBL), New York State School District Leader (SDL), New York State School Administrator Supervisor (SAS) certificate, or Administrator by the time of application.
Attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications.
Have three years of combined and approved teaching or administrative experience.
Experience in working with external providers, multiple schools and systems, deadlines, and autonomously.
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning, management, oversight, and monitoring of the district's Comprehensive Support and Targeted Support and Improvement Schools as related to State and Federal monitoring and compliance requirements.
Assist in the coordination of site visits and participate in the implementation the District School Review program to include but not limited to Buffalo Public, Charter and Non-public Schools.
Serve on NYSED and District led Review Teams for monitoring schools, making onsite visits to schools, and assisting schools with meeting NYSED and District performance benchmarks.
Assist in the alignment of the District’s School Review program and tools with the Education Bargain.
Collaborate with the Office of School Leadership in the writing and monitoring of School Improvement Grants, District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and School Comprehensive Education Plans (SCEP).
Demonstrate a commitment to assist in the turnaround of Comprehensive Support and Targeted Support and Improvement Schools.
Work with Comprehensive Support and Targeted Support and Improvement School partners to efficiently navigate the district's policies and procedures and access resources to gain flexibility in implementing the contents of the partners’ contract and the performance expectations framework.
Assist in communicating with the Buffalo Board of Education (BOE) and district leadership on progress of the se schools.
In collaboration with the Office of School Leadership, develop and maintain an expertise in working with the requirements of School Improvement Grants and have a thorough understanding of the performance expectations framework and the terms of the partnership agreements.
Assist schools with district, state, and federal grant writing, reporting requirements and report progress to the district leadership and BOE.
Attend scheduled BOE meetings when necessary.
Provide technical assistance to Comprehensive Support and Targeted Support and Improvement School partners and the leadership of the schools.
Prepare written status reports for the BOE and NYSED.
Troubleshoot issues on behalf of the Comprehensive Support and Targeted Support and Improvement Schools and partners.
Support District educational program initiatives.
Communicate effectively with faculty, staff and administration and other stakeholders as necessary, including in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
Participates in professional development activities to keep abreast of law, regulations, and best practices.
Perform related duties as required including but not limited to tasks related to instructional accountability, master scheduling, supporting the District’s assessment systems, supporting BPS Community Schools.