Assistant Superintendent for Special Education - RB#25-562

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#25-562

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

DATE: JUNE 5, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

Assistant Superintendent for Special Education

APPLICATIONS:

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, a permanent/professional teaching certification in Special Education, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), School District Leader (SDL), or Administrator with Superintendent Extension certificate by the time of application. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the assistant superintendent will be responsible for:

• Leadership and Management:
  • supervising and facilitating the development of leadership and management skills of building level administrators and all certified and non-certified staff in the Division of Special Education.
  • ensuring compliance with all State and Federal mandates.
  • ensuring efficient procedures for data collection, analysis and monitoring as it pertains to reporting, the placement of special education students, reduction of suspensions for students with disabilities, and delivery of mandated services.
  • leading the development and review of systems and procedures to provide effective and coordinated delivery of special education services to all students
  • modeling the personal and professional expectations held for district personnel.
  • The person selected will also perform related duties as required by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Curriculum and Instruction:
  • supervising the work of special education district administrators to ensure quality instruction as related to students with disabilities and exceptional needs and their integration into the regular school program.
• Human Resources:
  • supervising the work of Special Education administrators and assisting principals to ensure that the process and procedures used to identify, recruit, employ, develop, evaluate and retain personnel are congruent with district needs, expectations, and policies.
  • ensuring timely evaluations of all appropriate staff.
• Fiscal and Business Operations:
  • evaluating district special education initiatives to ensure that the district’s resources are managed efficiently and appropriately.
• School/Community/Business Relations:
  • become active in community affairs to develop a close working relationship between the city schools and the community at large, particularly those organizations that advocate for students with disabilities.
• Professional Development:
  • supervising the planning and implementation of the district’s professional development program

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: JUNE 18, 2026

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA

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.