Literacy Coach -TOSA - PS Houghton Academy RB

NOTICE OF POSITION

Board of Education, Department of Human Resources, Buffalo, New York 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-565

Literacy Coach, PS 069 Houghton Academy for the  school year

Candidates are requested to submit an online application via the district website faloschools.org/jobs. The online form is located by clicking the “APPLY” button, completing the required details, and submitting. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt; if one is not received, please resubmit until confirmation is received.

• Master’s degree and New York State certification covering grades K-6 in Reading/Literacy, Elementary Education, TESOL or Special Education. It is required that candidates attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certification(s).
• Three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban setting.
• Coursework, experiences, and expertise in scientifically based reading research, assessment, data analysis, and professional development in literacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills with adults.
• Proficiency in technology, knowledge of the Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts, knowledge of New York State assessments, and ability to facilitate professional learning for teachers.

• Guiding and assisting teachers in the full and ongoing implementation of all District literacy initiatives.
• Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of District literacy programs with support of Buffalo City Schools administration and building principal.
• Collaborating with teachers and building principals regarding the implementation of research based instructional strategies that are direct, explicit, systematic, and aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards.
• Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of the District writing initiative at the building level.
• Administering and analyzing literacy screening and diagnostic measures.
• Facilitating the administration of ELA State assessments.
• Monitoring interventions for students who are reading or writing below grade level, to include monitoring student intervention plans.
• Reviewing and analyzing student diagnostic, screening, progress monitoring, and outcome assessment data to assist in determining appropriate interventions and necessary program modifications.
• Assisting in the development of action plans and supporting implementation based on data.
• Providing professional development for teachers at grade level meetings, superintendent conference days, etc.
• Continuous learning regarding scientifically researched-based best practices in literacy instruction.
• Modeling district literacy initiatives in classrooms.
• Attending district professional development for coaches.
• Participating in various building and/or District level teams such as the MTSS team.

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 interviews and a writing sample shall be scheduled. This appointment will be processed as “temporarily assigned” to the position for a three-year cycle. All temporary assignments end not later than June 30 and must be processed each year.

Teachers' salary schedule.

Positions will be funded through various sources based on the  district budget.

May 27, 2026.

Dr. Pascal Mubenga, Superintendent of Schools.

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Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HR Compliance or to:
Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 .