2026 Summer School CSE ChairHelping Teacher Hourly RB# 25-413

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools Dr. Pascal Mubenga is interested in receiving applications forqualified candidates for the position of:

2026 SUMMER
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
CSE CHAIR/HELPING TEACHER/ HOURLY

APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have New York State permanent teacher certification in Special Educationor as a teacher of students with speech and language disabilities or a teacher of the speech and hearinghandicappedandhave 3-5 years of successful classroom experience in an urban school district. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. Itis required tohave experience as a CSE Chair. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of Federal and State regulationspertaining toSpecial Education and extensive knowledge of Individual Education Program development. Candidates should have experience with Frontline IEP includingmaintainingand accessing reports and listings. Experience in customer servicetrainingand writing technical documents is preferred.

Priority in theselectionof teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school 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.

LOCATION:SCHOOL #197

DATES:JULY/AUGUST 2026 Number of days TBD

DUTIES:
The Committee on Special Education Chairperson responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Organize implement and oversee all Central Committee on Special Education processes as outlined in Commissioners Regulations and Federal Law
• Schedule meetings within compliance timelines
• Develop IEPs
• Use data systems to update pertinent information
• Communicate with special education administrators parents preschool evaluation agencies and preschool service providers attorneys agencies charter and non-pub staff.
• Complete all processes related to Committee on Special Education/ Committee on Preschool Special Education
• Know and understand the services available in Charter non-pub and agency settings
• Know and understand the services available to students in preschool settings
• Assign evaluations
• Ensure students are receiving mandated services in ESY
• Arrange for interpreters
• Any additional assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please review the dates carefully.FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND 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 ONE of the summer programs.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training experience certifications credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.


SALARY: As per the current BTF contractfor hourly rate

FUND #: Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: APRIL17 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 .