Director of Staff Development RB# 25-352

Title:Director of Staff Development RB# 25-352

ID:10287

Department:Other

Location:Other

Division:Instructional

Type:Leadership

Description

BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 25-352 DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

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

DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATIONS: Candidates 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.

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 Master's degree and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) or Administrator certificate and a NYSED Teacher Certification. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications.

• Candidates must have a combined minimum of five years of certificated teaching and supervisory experience with a minimum of two (2) years at the supervisory level.

• Candidates must possess and have demonstrated, strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.

• Candidates must have experience creating and facilitating professional development.

• Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of adult learning pedagogy and professional development implementation and evaluation strategies.

• Candidates must understand the connections between professional development and district goals.

• Candidate must also have thorough knowledge of NYSED professional development standards and NYSED continuing teacher leader credit regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Director of Staff Development will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise division staff

• Supervise district mentoring program and ensure mentors' proficiency with district resources and programs

• Serve as a liaison between the District and NYSED and SCDN

• Manage Title IIa grant, Teacher Center Grant, Division O&M budget

• Ensure effective management and monitoring of contracts, requisitions, extra activity, payroll

• Work in partnership with the District departments and school administrators in development of professional development plans and course offerings

• Ensure appropriate professional development offerings for staff, including teachers, administrators, substitutes, paraprofessionals

• Regulate substitute teacher usage to cover professional learning opportunities

• Manage the course approval process in the Professional Growth System

• Facilitate and oversee development and execution of online professional learning opportunities

• Provide technical assistance to school administrators related to professional development

• Oversee the creation of professional development catalogues and calendars

• Prepare professional development reporting, audits, and surveys

• Collect and analyze data to evaluate professional development district wide

• Facilitate the professional learning team (PLT) and creation and submission of the BPS professional development plan (PDP)

• Other tasks/duties as determined by the Chief Academic Officer

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 : FEBRUARY 11, 2026

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA, 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 [email protected] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.