What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multilingual Support Counselor 1/200th Saturdays & Hourly RB# 24-260 position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO N.Y. 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 24-260
MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT COUNSELOR
1/200TH SATURDAYS & HOURLY (6 HOURS / 3 SESSIONS)
STUDENT TUTORING & PARENT SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the internal position of:
Division of Multilingual Education 24 Multilingual Support Teachers
10 HOURS OF PLANNING:
Location: Virtual Teams Meetings
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dates: APRIL 22, APRIL 23, APRIL 29
FOUR 1/200TH SATURDAYS:
Locations: TBD (IN PERSON)
Time: 8:15 am -3:30 pm
Days: APRIL 26, MAY 3, MAY 10, MAY 17
*Note: candidates must be available on all dates to be considered for employment. *
APPLICATION:
Candidates who are interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs . Click the APPLY button at the bottom of the 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 will be received. You must apply until you receive a confirmation email.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a valid teaching certificate in: Counseling or Social Work and be currently employed with the Buffalo Public Schools as a tenured or probationary teacher. Teachers who have previously worked in the Multilingual Support Program will be given preference. Teachers will create lesson plans for students, and presentations for families utilizing approved district curriculum, supplementing with supervisor’s approval. Teachers are expected to tutor students in English and reading in a positive and affirming environment and provide information and presentations for parents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teachers will work under the supervision of a Multilingual administrator:
- Instructing students on basic English and reading skills using differentiated strategies and approaches appropriate for Multilingual Learners.
- Provide instruction on three Saturdays to students.
- Prepare lessons for students utilizing curriculum provided, and supplementing when needed with supervisor’s approval.
- Outside planning time will take place prior to the tutoring sessions.
- Create presentations for parents and present these during the Saturday events.
- Teachers must work the program's duration.
APPOINTMENT:
Appointments will be made by the Division of Multilingual Education who will select the candidates that best meet the requirements of the recruitment bulletin.
SALARY: Teacher 1/200th and Hourly Rate
FUND:
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: UNTIL FILLED
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 HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579
