Associate Superintendent of School Leadership; Exempt RB

Title

Associate Superintendent of School Leadership;
Exempt RB 25-566

10560

Other

School Location

Instructional

Leadership

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

Under the leadership of Superintendent Pascal Mubenga, Ed.D, the Buffalo Public Schools has entered into the New Education Bargain with Students and Parents. The district guarantees greater access, equity, quality, and opportunity in exchange for a premium value places on education, hard work, commitment, and collaboration of our parents and students.

Currently, the Buffalo Public Schools is accepting applications from qualified, diverse candidates who are willing to accept an exempt Executive Cabinet Level of leadership overseeing a group of schools in the Buffalo Public School District to drive improved students academic, safety, and emotional outcomes. The Buffalo Public School District serves approximately 34,000 students in 60 schools.

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the school district’s web site at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs

Successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. 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.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), or School District Leader (SDL) certificate at the time of application. Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years of combined certificated teaching and supervisory experience, with a minimum of five (5) years at the supervisory level. Candidates with school and/or district administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and ethnically diverse population are preferred.

The Associate Superintendent of School Leadership will have a crucial role in leading BPS Principals to increase positive student outcomes in their schools. This position will work with a small team of Associate Superintendents in the district but will be responsible for:

• Supervising and providing expert data-driven guidance and leadership to approximately 15 building leaders.
• Evaluating principals at the schools that he or she supervises, and overseeing and supporting all school improvement activities.
• Providing advisement to principals on safety, security, and wellness at the schools.
• Serving as one of the district’s key levers for turning around the lowest performing schools and supporting continuous improvement in all schools.

Associate Superintendents of Schools will serve as a critical thought partner, problem solver, and change agent to internal and external stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to getting the job done.

The Associate Superintendents of School Leadership report directly to the Superintendent of Schools.

• Work with fellow cabinet members to organize district-wide efforts and resources to support the district’s strategy for school turnaround, school improvement, and instruction and supports for students.
• Work with fellow cabinet members and staff to monitor implementation of district’s strategy for school turnaround, school improvement, and instruction and supports for students and adjust strategy as needed.
• Work with fellow cabinet members and staff to refine and design new schools and programs when applicable.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of funding and programming for Priority Schools.
• Serve as the district’s primary supervisor of and support provider for approximately 15 schools.
• Work with fellow cabinet members and staff to create a system that uses data to establish a culture of data-based decision making; build capacity to use data collaboratively, continuously and effectively to improve teaching and learning.

• Help principals identify staff and student needs and suggest leadership strategies to…