Questar III BOCES is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to fill the position of Dual Language Program Support Specialist, Capital District Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (CD RBERN). CD RBERN at Questar III serves several counties in northeastern New York, providing technical assistance and professional development to districts/schools in order to improve instructional practices and educational outcomes of students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). The RBERN is funded through a contract awarded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Key areas of the role are coaching and modeling best practices for Dual Language and ENL teachers; presenting and training on national trends, guiding principles and best practices in Dual Language program development, implementation and evaluation; assisting with the management of professional development calendars and the CD RBERN website; disseminating ENL and Dual Language specific information and resources to stakeholders within the CD RBERN service area; and other duties as assigned by the RBERN Director. This is a full time probationary position based out of our central office in Castleton, NY with travel expected to local school districts.
Minimum Qualifications for the position include NYS teaching certification in ESOL (all grades) OR Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) OR Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) with a Bilingual Education Extension, five (5) years of successful teaching and/or coaching experience in an educational setting; oral and written proficiency in Spanish and English; excellent communication and presentation abilities; a collaborative and team-oriented mindset. Preferred applicants will have experience in educational research and improvement initiatives specific to Dual Language program implementation.
Interested candidates should email resume with cover letter to employment@questar.org. Be sure to include "Dual Language Program Support Specialist (CD RBERN)" in the subject line of your email.
Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Teachers’ Retirement Pension System. For more information on Capital District RBERN at Questar III BOCES, please visit www.rbern.org and for Questar III BOCES www.questar.org.
Estimated Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000 (commensurate with experience)