Interdisciplinary Coordinator

**BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 25-014a

INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATOR (ELA)

RESEARCH LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL (RLHS) #366
AUGUST 18, 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION
Position**
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

**INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATOR (ELA)

RESEARCH LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL (RLHS) #366
Application**
Candidates who wish to be considered should complete an application on the Buffalo Schools website Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the "Submit" button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

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 NYS certification in English Language Arts 7-12; preferred candidates would have experience/completed coursework in computer science and/or willing to advance their professional learning in computer science with university partners.
It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications
. Candidates must have completed three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults.

Proficiency in the use of technology and knowledge of the New York State core curriculum will also be considered in evaluating each candidate's qualifications. Candidates must have knowledge of best instructional and quality assessment practices. Candidates must be able to articulate and demonstrate strong skills in developing partnerships, curriculum, and accessing community resources. Candidates must be self-driven and goal oriented.

Duties
Under the direction of the Building principal, the responsibilities of the Interdisciplinary Bridge Coordinator will include but are not limited to the following:

• Work as a liaison between RLHS and University at Buffalo to expand and enhance current partnerships.
• Work with staff at RLHS and University at Buffalo to write curriculum/coursework/lesson plans.
• Assist in integrating and enhancing connections to NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards across multiple disciplines at RLHS.
• Continue professional learning and development in computer literacy and/or AP coursework.
• Develop an integrated cross curricular computer science and digital fluency program at Research Lab High School.
• Coordinate community relationships, partnerships, field trips, guest speakers, and other necessary enrichment activities.
• Will have teaching responsibilities aligned to ELA and specialized programs at RLHS.
• Assist in Research I & Research II Courses.
• Develop extension activities for use during extended learning time.
• Work collaboratively with administration and staff in developing and implementing professional development.
• Provide data to assist teachers in planning – assisting in grade level and departmental meetings.
• Be able to articulate and demonstrate familiarity of District goals and initiatives.
• Assist in setting up systems for communication and cooperation of the entire professional staff in implementing district programs.
• Maintains inventory of program materials and orders approved materials for school use.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by RLHS principal or arise due to the nature of the position.

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

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 interview shall be scheduled where appropriate.

S
ALARY: Teachers' salary schedule.
FUND: Pending Funding
**FINAL DATE

FOR FILING
: AUGUST 29, 2025
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 or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY