Buffalo Public Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#24-417

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

DATE: MAY 2, 2025

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Education

APPLICATIONS:

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. Click the “APPLY” button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

In order to continue the interview process, interviews for this position may be virtual due to the Covid-19 virus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and have a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certification. Candidates must have completed eight (8) years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or administrative experience, at least four (4) years of which must have been at an administrative level. Candidates should have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others and the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Candidates with experience in teaching and/or supervision of instructional programs serving English language learners are preferred or candidates with certifications in world languages, bilingual education, or ESL are preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Superintendent of Multilingual Education has primary responsibility for program design, implementation and staff development for English language learner (ELL) programs at both the elementary and secondary levels, and will work with staff, community organizations, and agencies that serve the major language groups within the city of Buffalo.

The duties and responsibilities for this position are:

• Monitors the effective implementation of ENL programs, bilingual programs, and the Native American Resource Program
• Supervises staff development activities for teachers and administrators in the areas of multilingual education including bilingual education and ENL.
• Shares research-based effective practices for working with multilingual students
• Projects ongoing costs and budgets for all programs serving multilingual students.
• Oversees all departmental finances, including O&M, Title III, and Title VI
• Assists the District in making cost projections and meeting cost expenditure requirements.
• Monitors the acquisition and distribution of instructional materials for all multilingual education programs.
• Leads the effective implementation of all regulations pertaining to Part 154 and Title III and assists schools in their implementation efforts.
• Monitors the student placement program as it pertains to multilingual students
• Ensures appropriate staffing as it pertains to ENL and bilingual programs
• Assists in the recruitment of bilingual and ENL teachers
• Ensures the provision of translation and interpretation services
• Monitors out-of-school programming as it related to multilingual learners (e.g., after school, Saturdays, summer)
• Analyzes and uses data pertaining to ELLs, including graduation rates, NYSITELL and NYSESLAT results, to inform the work of the Division
• Leads in the establishment and implementation of effective instructional programs for Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE).
• Participates as a District representative and/or resource person in meetings and activities of school/community agencies, and advisory groups (MEAC).
• Represents the Department of Multilingual Education in compliance requirement audits conducted by State and Federal agencies.
• Assists other Offices/Divisions in developing instructional programs and eligibility guidelines for English Language Learner students as related to Part 154 and Title III regulations.
• Monitors the implementation of school based TESOL certification programs.
• Answers questions of the media on issues related to bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) education.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the assessment of training, experience, credentials, evaluation of service, program needs, and personal interview.

SALARY: Per Administrator salary schedule

FUNDING: Pending funding

FINAL DATE FOR FILLING: MAY 15, 2025

DR. TONJA WILLIAMS KNIGHT

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.