2026 Summer School ESY School Social Worker, School Counselor PS 79, PS 94 & PS 93 RB# 25-416
Buffalo, WY - USA
Job Summary
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-416
SUMMER 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
PS #79 WILLIAM J. GRABIARZ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
PS #94 WEST HERTEL ACADEMY
PS #93 SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
MARCH 27 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:
SUMMER 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
AREAS OF TENURE:
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
| LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|
| PS #79 William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence | 7:50 am 3:05 pm |
| PS #94 West Hertel Academy | 8:50 am 4:05 pm |
| PS #93 Southside Elementary | 8:50 am 4:05 pm |
**Hours and locations are subject to change based upon student needs and budget**
**Travel between sites may be required**
Teachers may need to provide remote instruction for medically exempt students or in the event a student needs to quarantine.
Classes to be held: July 6 August 14 2026
REQUIRED TEACHER SET-UP/ORIENTATION DAY:July1 2026(daily rate)
APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website TO APPLY:
Click the APPLY button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed click the Submit button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.
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 be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area in which they are applying to work.Candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Priority in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school seniority. Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Work individually or in a group with students in need of support services and counseling offer strategies and support to families/guardians
- Support teachers with the implementation of Positive Behavior Supports/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
- Provide clinical interventions with parents based on an assessment of the familys needs in order to reinforce emotional or behavioral strategies with their children
- Coordinates/monitors PBIS Social Academic Instructional Groups (SAIG) and other Tier 2 Interventions; maintains data on students; progress monitor students participating in this intervention
- Complete IEP mandated counseling for students attending ESY as described by their IEPs
- Provide crisis intervention; provide crisis prevention and de-escalation to avert such crisis
- Performs any assigned duties as deemed necessary and appropriate
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND THE CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM.By applying and accepting this position you are agreeing to work the FULL duration of the program.
Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for ONLY ONEof the summer programs.
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of summer school seniority training credentials certifications and evaluation of service. Interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY: Teacher daily rate based on BTF contract.
FUND #: Pending funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: APRIL 17 2026
DR. 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 to or to: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 .