What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer School - Central CSE Chair/ Daily - Student Placement RB# 25-404 position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-404
SUMMER 2026
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT PLACEMENT OFFICE
CENTRAL CSE CHAIR/ DAILY
MARCH 27, 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
SUMMER 2026
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT PLACEMENT OFFICE
CENTRAL CSE CHAIR/ DAILY
LOCATION: School 12
DATES: JULY/AUGUST 2026 Number of Days/hours to be TBD
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have New York State permanent teacher certification in Special Education or as a teacher of students with speech and language disabilities or a teacher of the speech and hearing handicapped, and have 3-5 years of successful classroom experience in an urban school district. Candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Experience as a CSE Chair is required. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education and extensive knowledge of Individual Education Program development. Candidates should have experience with Frontline IEP, including maintaining and accessing reports and listings. Experience in customer service, training, and writing technical documents is preferred.
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.
DUTIES:
The Special Education Placement Coordinator's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Obtaining Special Education records from other districts (in-state and out-of-state/country)
- Interpret Special Education Services based on IEPs to determine similarity of need
- Provide placement information to students and families
- Complete placements based on the services recommended by the Committee on Special Education
- Use internal data systems to update pertinent information
- Communicate with special education administrators, school building administrators, and parents
- 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, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interview shall be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY: As per the current BTF contract for daily rate
FUND: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: APRIL 17, 2026
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.