Director of School Leadership RB#26-123

Job description

Title:Director of School Leadership RB#26-123

nID:10755

nDepartment:Other

nLocation:Other

nDivision:Instructional

nType:Leadership

nDescription

nBOARD OF EDUCATION

nDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

nBUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

nRECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#26-123

nDIRECTOR OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

nDATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

nNOTICE OF POSITION

nPOSITION:

nThe Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

nDirector of School Leadership

nAPPLICATIONS:

nCandidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at . Click the “APPLY” button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

nApplications 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.

nQUALIFICATIONS:

nCandidates must hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree and must hold a valid School District Administrator (SDA), School District Leader (SDL) certification, or the new New York State Administrator certification at time of application. Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years combined teaching and supervisory experience, with a minimum of two (2) years at the supervisory level. Experience in working with: external providers, multiple schools and systems, deadlines, and autonomously will be considered in evaluating each candidate’s qualifications. Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills are also required for this position. Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of the laws affecting public education in State of New York, the policies of the Buffalo Board of Education, and the New Education Bargain. Candidates should have a clear understanding of the role of data analysis in determining program effectiveness, as well as knowledge of school operations. Exceptional conceptual, analytical, organizational and management skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills are also required.

nRESPONSIBILITIES:

nThe Director for the Office of School Leadership will be charged with the full-time responsibility of working under the direction of the Associate Superintendents of School Leadership and will require a great deal of adaptability.

nJob responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

nnnSupporting all aspects of the Associate Superintendents’ responsibilities, including communication with building administrators, central office personnel, and community partners; attendance at meetings representing the Office of School Leadership; developing, implementing, and facilitating Office of School Leadership meetings and initiatives at the direction of the Associate Superintendents; and coordination of Office of School Leadership staff members, as necessary.

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nnServing as a direct liaison between the Associate Superintendents and the school communities they serve.

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nnPlanning and executing professional development activities and developing materials to support schools in the full implementation of their school education and improvement plans.

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nnSupporting schools in the development, implementation and monitoring of school improvement plans.

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nnPrepare and submit to NYSED reports and documents required by the District and serve as a liaison between the Office of School Leadership and NYSED.

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nnSupervise assigned staff.

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n nAPPOINTMENT:

nAppointment 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.

nSALARY: Per Administrator salary schedule

nFUNDING: Pending funding

nFINAL DATE FOR FILLING: SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

nDR. EBONY PROPHET-BULLOCK

nINTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

nThe 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 or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY .

Worksite address

buffalo, NY, 14266, US

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