Principal Coach RB # 25-539

Title:Principal Coach RB # 25-539

ID:10513

Department:Other

Location:Other

Division:Instructional

Type:Leadership

Description

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

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB # 25-539 PRINCIPAL COACH MAY 22, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, seeks highly motivated, transformational leaders for the position of Principal Coach. The Principal Coach, during the 2026-2027 school year, will assist with principal leadership development, instructional program improvement, modeling effective administrative techniques, and proper implementation of District policies and procedures.

APPLICATION: Candidates must complete an online application form located at Any questions may be directed to Tameki Hollie-McGee, Chief of Human Resources at (716) 816-3519. Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. We cannot guarantee that your application was received if you do not receive a confirmation email. You must apply until you receive a confirmation email. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Master's degree, a permanent teacher's certificate and a New York State School Supervisor (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), and/or School Building Leader (SBL) Certificate. EXPERIENCE: Candidates must be a current BCSA Principal with a minimum of five years of administrative experience and must be tenured in their current position, or are retired BCSA Principals, who had a minimum of five years administrative experience and held tenure in their position at the time of retirement. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Principal Coaches are responsible for the following:

• Under the direction of the Associate Superintendents of School Leadership, coach elementary, middle, and secondary principals before and after regular work hours.

• Provide leadership coaching to principals of CSI, TSI, and LSI schools with alignment to the District's New Educational Bargain, 8 hours per month. Hours will include face-to-face meetings supported by phone conferences and emails.

• Adhere to the coaching model, anchored in competencies, and oriented toward building independence on the part of the principal.

• Be required to attend all scheduled meetings with the Associate Superintendents of School Leadership and submit all required documents per established parameters.

• Ensure coaching is informed by priorities and accountability measures of the District and New York State.

• Ensure a safe place is created between the coach and the principal which lends itself to vulnerability and encourages authentic feedback.

• Establish clear expectations regarding the balance of the coach/principal relationship which supports principals constructing their knowledge, engaging in their own learning-based needs in their school, drawing out the coach's expertise, leveraging learning from within principals, and using knowledge of adult learning to inform coaching.

• Continuously diagnose the needs of the school and principal while anchoring diagnosis in goals and competencies.

APPOINTMENT: 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 shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY: $10,000 Stipend.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: JUNE 1, 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.