BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-093
INSTRUCTIONALCOACH TOSA
PS 43 LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
SEPTEMBER 17 2025
NOTICE OF POSITIONS
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools Dr. Pascal Mubenga is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following teaching positions:
INSTRUCTIONALCOACH TOSA
PS 43 LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL
APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the district website . Click the 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 Masters degree and New York State certification in at least one of the following subject areas; Math Science English Language Arts Social Studies Reading or Literacy or Elementary Education. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications.
Candidates must have three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban school evaluating each candidates qualifications preference will be given to the candidates understanding and demonstration of effective coaching techniques; coursework and experiences in best instructional practices in the core content areas data driven instruction and professional development. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills organizational skills and leadership and problem-solving ability. Proficiency in the use of technology the Common Core Learning Standards assessments and techniques to facilitate professional learning for teachers in a confidential relationship that encourages risk taking is essential.
DUTIES:
The Instructional Coach may be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
Classroom Support of Individual Teachers- Demonstrating effective teaching/ behavior management strategies
- Providing assistance in unpacking/ implementing Common Core Learning Standards
- Co-planning lessons that align to the CCLS and incorporate differentiated instruction
- Facilitating access to needed instructional materials
- Assisting with AIS/ RTI requirements
- Providing data reports and teaching how to analyze the results
Lead Grade Level/Common Planning Time Meetings- Collaborating with building administrators to executing all components of Grade Level/Common Planning Time meetings.
- Scheduling and facilitating regular Grade Level/ Common Planning Time meetings
- Analyzing data deciding the focus of meetings and planning agendas in collaboration with administration
- Establishing a reporting out and follow-up process
Professional Development Activities- Planning and leading on-going professional development during faculty meetings and after-school sessions and on Superintendent Conference Days etc. focused on Common Core Learning Standards DDI differentiated instruction and higher order thinking skills (HOTS)
- Facilitating the backward planning and DDI processes
Indirect Support- Acting as testing coordinator for District and NYS Assessments (scheduling managing score training scoring etc.)
- Assisting with the development/ management of the schools master schedule
- Serving on committees (School-Based Management Team Academic Data etc.)
- Attending professional development to further develop the capacity to lead
This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior noticeAPPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent followingassessment of training experience certifications credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews amodeled lesson and a writing sample shall be scheduled..SALARY:Teacher Salary ScheduleFUND #: FINAL DATEFOR FILING: SEPTEMBER 30 2025DR. PASCAL MUBENGA
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 non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts non-discrimination policies should be directed toor to:Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202