Buffalo Public Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#25-561

SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

DATE: JUNE 20, 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:

Supervisor of Instructional Technology

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, a permanent New York State teaching certificate, and a School Building Leader Certificate (SBL), School Administrator/Supervisor Certificate (SAS), School Administrator Certificate (SDA) or New York State School District Leader (SDL). It is highly preferable that the candidate have coursework related to instructional technology. 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 as well as a deep understanding of the coaching role in an educational setting.

Candidates must have completed five years of approved and appropriate teaching in a school district, including the implementation of instructional technology. Prior experience in an administrative or organizational capacity in educational technology is preferred. In evaluating each candidate’s qualifications, consideration will be given to the candidate’s coursework and experiences in instructional technology, curriculum design, digital environments and creation of content for online learning. Knowledge of the New York State Common Core Standards and curricula, assessments, data driven instruction, Special Education, English Language Learners (ELL), ISTE Standards, and 21st Century Skills will also be considered in evaluating each candidate’s qualifications.

The candidate should also possess:

• Knowledge of current educational technology initiatives including 1:1 computing, flipped classrooms, digital citizenship, digital literacy, coding and A.I.
• Thorough knowledge of various technology integration frameworks including SAMR and TPACK
• Understanding of the appropriate uses of learning management systems and social media in K-12 education
• Deep understanding of ways instructional technology can support information literacy skills and student learning, especially in relation to the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS)
• Knowledge and facility in the use of multiple pedagogical techniques for addressing the needs of various learners including Special Education Students and ELLs
• Commitment to following and enforcing BPS, Federal and State policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to instructional technology
• Knowledge and experience in the use of multiple staff development models and approaches
• Experience in planning, leading and facilitating staff development opportunities with a variety of stakeholders
• Working knowledge of DTSDE, NYSUT Rubric and the APPR Process and how the use of technology factors into each

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer and the Director of Instructional Technology, essential duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor of Instructional Technology include but are not limited to:

• Providing supervision over short and long-range projects for BPS instructional technology initiatives including STLP programs, instructional grants, and collaboration and training
• Supporting the implementation of instructional technology including but not limited to: instructional software and hardware, course specific software, and other digital communication tools, as well as other future hardware, software, and web tools adopted based on identified needs
• Staffing, supervision, and evaluation of BPS Instructional Technology Coaches
• Working with Instructional Technology Coaches to plan, develop and implement program activities to support the ISTE Technology Standards, NYSED K-12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, Common Core Learning Standards, BPS academic plans and other initiatives as necessary
• Assisting in the identification, evaluation and implementation of technology applications and/or equipment for curricular use including the facilitation of both initial and ongoing staff development opportunities through Instructional Technology Coaches
• Working in coordination with BPS Information Technology staff to ensure that instructional technology resources are compatible and function well with current district system
• Protecting student safety through the stewardship of student data and proactive implementation of BPS Digital Citizenship curriculum
• Actively seeking and managing grants for technology funding
• Analyzing and reporting on instructional technology related programs in regards to overall effectiveness
• Plan for and manage software and hardware inventory refresh and upgrades
• Supporting all BPS district goals and initiatives
• Coordinating with all District departments and committees (i.e. Office of Instruction, Staff Development, Office of Shared Accountability) and others as assigned
• Attending meetings and conferences and participating in other activities to promote professional growth
• Other duties as assigned

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: JULY 3, 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.