What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Special Education - Committee on Special Education RB #26-148 position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#26-148
SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION – COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony-Prophet Bullock, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
Supervisor of Special Education – Committee on 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.
In order to continue the interview process, interviews for this position may be virtual due to the Covid-19 virus.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, a permanent New York State teaching certificate in Special Education and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) New York State School District Leader (SDL), New York State School Building Leader (SBL), New York State School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) certificate or new New York State Administrator certification. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of teaching experience. Candidates with prior experience in an urban school district with a large racially and ethnically diverse population are preferred. Knowledge of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 200 Students with Disabilities required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Supervisor of Special Education will report to the Director of Special Education and will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Monitor all requirements and actions related to the Committee on Special Education process for both building and central staff
- Audit compliance with Part 200 Regulations
- Monitor input into Frontline IEP
- Meet with CSE chairs to review caseloads
- Monitor MDR Team
- Monitor referral, classification and suspension rates
- Provide supports to teachers on the CSE process and requirements
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the Division of Special Education’s professional development program
- Complete school visits to monitor the implementation of Part 200 Regulations
- Assist in the Budget process
- Conduct APPRs
- Any tasks deemed necessary and appropriate
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: OCTOBER 14, 2026
DR. EBONY PROPHET-BULLOCK
INTERIM 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.