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Buffalo Public Schools 2026 Summer School - ESY - School Social Worker, School Counselor - PS 79, PS 94 & PS 93 RB# 25-416 in Buffalo, New York
Title:2026 Summer School - ESY - School Social Worker, School Counselor - PS 79, PS 94 & PS 93 RB# 25-416
ID:10367
Department:Special Education
Location:School Location
Division:Instructional
Type:Teacher
Description
BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-416 SUMMER 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) PS #79 – WILLIAM J. GRABIARZ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PS #94 – WEST HERTEL ACADEMY PS #93 – SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY MARCH 27, 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION : Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:
SUMMER 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) AREAS OF TENURE: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
LOCATION TIME
PS #79 – William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence 7:50 am – 3:05 pm
PS #94 – West Hertel Academy 8:50 am – 4:05 pm
PS #93 – Southside Elementary 8:50 am – 4:05 pm
Hours and locations are subject to change based upon student needs and budget Travel between sites may be required Teachers may need to provide remote instruction for medically exempt students or in the event a student needs to quarantine. Classes to be held: July 6 – August 14, 2026 REQUIRED TEACHER SET-UP/ORIENTATION DAY: July 1, 2026 (daily rate)
APPLICATION : Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website, www.buffaloschools.org/jobs . HOW TO APPLY: 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 be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area in which they are applying to work. Candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Priority in the selection of teachers will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School teachers in order of summer school seniority. Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work individually or in a group with students in need of support services and counseling, offer strategies and support to families/guardians
Support teachers with the implementation of Positive Behavior Supports/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
Provide clinical interventions with parents, based on an assessment of the family’s needs, in order to reinforce emotional or behavioral strategies with their children
Coordinates/monitors PBIS Social Academic Instructional Groups (SAIG) and other Tier 2 Interventions; maintains data on students; progress monitor students participating in this intervention
Complete IEP mandated counseling for students attending ESY as described by their IEPs
Provide crisis intervention; provide crisis prevention and de-escalation to avert such crisis
Performs any assigned duties as deemed necessary and appropriate
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND THE CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM, TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM. By applying and accepting this position, you are agreeing to work the FULL duration of the program. Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for ONLY ONE of the summer programs. APPOINTMENT : Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of summer school seniority, training, credentials, certifications and evaluation of service. Interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY : Teacher daily rate based on BTF contract. FUND #: Pending funding FINAL DATE FOR FILING : APRIL 17, 2026
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 HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.