What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career & Technical Education - Building Trades Teacher (Probationary) RB# 25-542 position at Buffalo Public Schools?
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 25-542
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
BUILDING TRADES TEACHER
PROBATIONARY
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
MAY 22, 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
BUILDING TRADES TEACHER
APPLICATION:
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 valid New York State teaching certification in one of the following building trades areas: Carpentry, Electrical (Residential), HVAC, or Plumbing. Alternatively, candidates may qualify for certification through NYSED by verifying a minimum of four years of relevant work experience in building trades, in accordance with NYSED requirements.
DUTIES:
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach one or more of the construction pathways listed above to high school students. Required building trade competencies include, but are not limited to, model making; blueprint reading and interpretation; and the construction principles associated with building design, foundation systems, floor systems, wall systems, roof systems, doors and windows, and specialized construction materials. The candidate must also possess the ability to produce appropriate technical drawings within their area of expertise.
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, a modeled lesson and a writing sample shall be scheduled.
SALARY: Teacher’s salary schedule.
FUND #:
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: JUNE 5, 2026
DR. PASCAL MUBENGA,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS