Instructional Coach - TOSA - PS 208 Riverside Academy RB # 25-087

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-087

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH –TOSA

PS 208 RIVERSIDE ACADEMY

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

NOTICE OF POSITIONS

POSITION :

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

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH –TOSA

PS 208 RIVERSIDE ACADEMY

APPLICATION :

Candidates must complete an application form available on the district website, . 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 New York State certification in at least one of the following subject areas; Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading or Literacy, or Elementary Education. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications .

Candidates must have three years of approved and appropriate teaching and / or coaching experience in an urban school district. In evaluating each candidate’s qualifications, preference will be given to the candidate’s understanding and demonstration of effective coaching techniques; coursework and experiences in best instructional practices in the core content areas, data driven instruction and professional development. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and leadership and problem-solving ability. Proficiency in the use of technology, the Common Core Learning Standards, assessments, and techniques to facilitate professional learning for teachers in a confidential relationship that encourages risk taking is essential.

DUTIES :

The Instructional Coach may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties :

Classroom Support of Individual Teachers

• Demonstrating effective teaching / behavior management strategies
• Providing assistance in unpacking / implementing Common Core Learning Standards
• Co-planning lessons that align to the CCLS and incorporate differentiated instruction
• Facilitating access to needed instructional materials
• Assisting with AIS / RTI requirements
• Providing data reports and teaching how to analyze the results

Lead Grade Level / Common Planning Time Meetings

Professional Development Activities

Indirect Support

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, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews, a modeled lesson, and a writing sample shall be scheduled..

SALARY : Teacher Salary Schedule