Position Title

Executive Director, Capital Region Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

Title - Executive Director, Capital Region Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN)

 

Location - Central Office - Castleton, NY

 

Intro

 

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone.  Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations.  We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

 

About the Job

 

Reporting into The Chief School Improvement Officer, The Executive Director of the Capital District Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) provides visionary and strategic leadership to support the academic success of English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs) across the 8-BOCES region in Northeastern NYS. The Executive Director oversees the planning, development, and implementation of technical assistance, professional development, and resources aligned with NYSED policy and regulations. The Executive Director also works collaboratively with districts, schools, community stakeholders, and the New York State Education Department Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages and the Statewide Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network to ensure equitable and culturally responsive education for ELLs/MLs. This position is funded by a contract by the NYSED. contract funding for 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2030 is currently under review

 

Responsibilities

 

• Lead and manage all RBERN operations, services, and personnel as they provide service to the region.

 

• Develop and implement an annual regional action plan aligned with NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) goals.

 

• Provide high-quality technical assistance and consultation to districts and schools on ELL/ML instruction, compliance, CEEP planning, and the latest technologies as applicable to ELLs and MLs education and ENL programming.

 

• Design and deliver professional development on bilingual education, ENL, culturally responsive practices, the Culturally Responsive Sustainable Education Framework, technology integration, and federal/state mandates.

 

• Analyze data to inform regional trends, needs, and priorities related to ELL/ML student outcomes.

 

• Collaborate with school leaders, educators, the BOCES school improvement team, and community organizations to support effective programming for ELLs/MLs.

 

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., Part 154, ESSA) and support districts in audits and monitoring processes.

 

• Supervise RBERN staff, including specialists, translators, and consultants.

 

• Maintain effective communication and partnership with NYSED OBEWL and other RBERNs statewide.

 

• Advocate for linguistic and cultural equity across all levels of the educational systems in the catchment area.

 

• Oversee and manage the RBERN contract budget and ensure that all state requirements are met.

 

• Conduct annual performance evaluations of all RBERN staff. 

 

• Travel to meet contract deliverables in the catchment area.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Master’s degree or above in the field of Education, TESOL, Bilingual Education, Educational Leadership, or related field

 

NYS certification as an Administration: School District Leader (S.B.L., S.D.L., S.A.S., and S.D.A.) OR its equivalent and valid NYS certification as a teacher of ELLs (teaching certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Grades K-12 or its equivalent, OR  one or more Bilingual Extension Certificates in different languages.,

 

Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, including bilingual education and  ENL education, and a minimum of three years of teaching experience.

Deep knowledge of Commissioner’s Regulations (CR)  Part 154 regulations, CR Part 100, and federal ESSA requirements.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Knowledge and proficiency in a language other than English is preferred.

 

• Experience working in diverse educational in P-20 settings

 

• Familiarity with regional needs and strengths related to ELL/ML populations.

 

• Experience in all aspects of grant/contract management including but not limited to writing, managing, and evaluating these.

 

Skills and Competencies: 

 

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills

 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 

• Ability to lead with cultural humility and an equity-driven mindset

 

• Skilled in data analysis, curriculum development, and adult learning principles

 

• Proficient in collaborating across systems and building stakeholder capacity

Job Category

Administrative

Job Location

Central Office

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