Instructional Specialist II

**BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 25-261

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST II – STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION
Position**
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST II – 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.

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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 Instructional Specialist II 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
: JANUARY 13, 2026
DR. PASCAL MUBENGA,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS**
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