Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Education- RB# 24-417
Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Education- RB# 24-417
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#24417
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
DATE: MAY2 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 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 Covid19 virus.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a Masters 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 researchbased 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 outofschool 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: MAY15 2025
DR. TONJA WILLIAMS KNIGHT
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals 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 nondiscrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts nondiscrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 (716).
Employment Type
Full Time
