Bilingual School Psychologist - Central Committee on Special Education - RB# 25-083a

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Buffalo is seeking a qualified Bilingual School Psychologist to join the Central Committee on Special Education. The role requires strong knowledge of Special Education regulations and the Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan. Responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations, preparing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and providing academic and behavioral support to students. Ideal candidates must hold a valid New York certification with a bilingual extension.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a New York State school psychologist certification with a bilingual extension.
• Extensive knowledge of the Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan is required.
• Understanding of Federal and State Special Education regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bilingual/monolingual psychological evaluations per regulations.
• Prepare Individual Education Plans (IEP) and related reports.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.

Skills

Bilingual School Psychologist Certification

Knowledge of Special Education Regulations

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Parent Relations Skills

Education

New York State Certified School Psychologist with bilingual extension

Job description

BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB #25-083a

BILINGUAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION

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

BILINGUAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

APPLICATION

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org. 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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, (be sure to check your junk and spam mail) we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be a New York State certified school psychologist — bilingual extension or certification required. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan, the role of the Committee on Special Education, Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education, including the educational benefit review process, extensive knowledge of measuring student response to intervention (RTI), and successful parent relations at a school or district setting.

DUTIES

The Psychologist will serve as a mandated member of the Committee on Special Education, conduct mandated bilingual/monolingual Psychological/Educational evaluations per State and Federal Regulations, prepare written reports, and assist in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities including computer input into IEP software. The Psychologist will work with general and special education students in classrooms and individually to provide both academic and behavioral Response to Intervention (RTI). They will work with teachers and staff to develop appropriate Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans and to implement any district academic and behavioral initiatives. The Psychologist will also perform any assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate.

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 shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY

Salary schedule based on BTF contract.

FUNDING

Pending.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING

UNTIL FILLED.

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 [e-mail] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 [phone]