Supervisor of Multilingual Education/ENL RB# 26-051a

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Public Schools seeks a Supervisor of Multilingual Education/ENL to lead district ENL programs, develop language policies, and guide professional learning for multilingual learners. The role involves collaboration with district leaders to advance language acquisition, and alignment with New York State regulations.

The position requires a Master’s degree, NYS administrator certifications, and proven experience with ENL and bilingual education, including program development and staff

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree and NYS administrator certifications and have experience with multilingual learners.
• Experience with CR Part 154; familiarity with APPR process and developing systems to streamline processes.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and support ENL professional learning at district and building levels.
• Develop district and schools’ Language Allocation Policies.
• Coordinate the Division’s Schoology Group and division webpage.
• Create resources on Cultural Awareness and multilingual education practices.
• Provide training to new teachers and coaches on language acquisition needs.
• Lead curriculum planning and implementation for Multilingual Education.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Problem solving

Decision making

Management

Communication

Human relations

Education

Master’s degree

SDA certification (SDA)

SDL certification

SAS certification

SBL certification

Tools

Schoology

Job description

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB#26-051a

SUPERVISOR OF MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION/ENL

DATE: NOVEMBER6, 2026

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: Supervisor of Multilingual Education/ENL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and a New York State School District Administrator certification (SDA), New York State School District Leader certification (SDL), New York State School Administrator/Supervisor certification (SAS), New York State School Building Leader certification (SBL), or NYS Administrator Certification and one of the following New York State certifications:

New York State in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Special Education, Elementary Education, or World Languages.

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of certificated teaching in English Speakers of Other Languages, Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education with a Bilingual Extension, or World Languages. Candidates must have had experience working with multilingual learners and knowledge of bilingual education and English as a New Language. Experience is preferred in managing programs aligned with CR Part 154, familiarity with the current APPR process, and developing foundational systems in which to streamline processes. Excellent planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, management, communications (oral and written), and human relations skills are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance of the Director(s) of Multilingual Education/ENL, the Supervisor's duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Coordinates with the Director of Multilingual Education to plan, implement, and support ENL professional learning opportunities at both the district and building levels.
• Facilitates the development of the district and schools’ Language Allocation Policies.
• Coordinates the Division’s Schoology Group and the Division’s webpage.
• Develop and update resources and guides related to Cultural Awareness including: how to create a culturally inclusive school, multilingual ecology, and parent engagement.
• Provides the district with information related to observances celebrated by our top language and cultural groups.
• Collaborates with the Division of Staff Development to provide training to new teachers, aides and assistants and cross curricular opportunities related to language acquisition and meeting the needs of ELLs.
• Attends professional development opportunities on behalf of the Division and turn-keys information to coaches and teachers.
• Provides leadership for curriculum and instructional program planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Division of Multilingual Education.
• Collaborates with other administrators as needed.
• Leads delivery of in-service training for Bilingual/ENL teachers; keeps abreast of national and state trends in Bilingual/ENL Education to obtain information for essential program improvements; assists with program monitoring and assesses needs based on New York State regulations.
• Coordinates co-curricular activities; serves as a liaison to outside agencies; and performs such other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the department.
• Oversee the work of district-level ENL coaches.
• Overseas, facilitates and plans for the curriculum committee to work.
• Assists Director(s) with the planning, facilitation, and implementation of state testing, such as WIDA.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; conduct APPRs of teachers and the Division of Multilingual Education staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Multilingual Education.

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 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:

NOVEMBER20, 2026

DR. EBONY PROPHET-BULLOCK

INTERIM 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].