Job Description Title - RBERN Resource Specialist
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 and 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
Position Overview Questar III BOCES is seeking a qualified Bilingual Resource Specialist to join the Capital District Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) team in Castleton, NY. Reporting to the RBERN Executive Director, the Resource Specialist provides professional learning, technical assistance, instructional coaching, and school improvement support to districts throughout the region.
The Resource Specialist collaborates with educators and school and district leaders to strengthen programs, instructional practices, and educational outcomes for English Language Learners (ELLs)/Multilingual Learners (MLs) and their families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Professional Learning & Coaching (PL): Design and deliver evidence-based, data-informed professional learning & instructional coaching related to multilingual learners, ENL, and bilingual education.
- Technical Assistance (TA): Provide targeted, hands-on consultation and job-embedded support to districts and schools, particularly those identified as high-need.
- Regulatory Guidance & Compliance: Disseminate federal and state regulations, policies, and guidance related to multilingual learners and bilingual education, and assist districts in understanding and meeting applicable requirements
- Strategic Planning and Resource Development: Implement activities outlined in the annual RBERN Action Plan and contribute to statewide RBERN workgroups, meetings, initiatives, and resource development.
- Data, Evaluation & Reporting: Assist the Director in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to evaluate RBERN services, identify regional needs, inform continuous improvement, and fulfill NYSED reporting requirements.
- Regional & Statewide Collaboration: Participate in statewide RBERN meetings and collaborate with NYSED, other RBERNs, districts, BOCES, and educational partners to advance regional and statewide priorities.
- Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI): Support Institute initiatives that promote Hispanic/Latino student leadership, civic engagement, and participation in the democratic process.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree or above
- Certification: Valid NYS certification in ESOL Grades K-12 or one or more Bilingual Extension Certificates
- Experience: Minimum of five years of teaching experience in K-12 English as a New Language and/or Bilingual Education.
- Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Strong understanding of second language acquisition, multilingual learner pedagogy, and NYS standards and assessments related to ELLs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators.
- Experience providing instructional coaching or technical assistance.
- Experience analyzing student and program data.
- Spanish language proficiency and knowledge of Hispanic/Latino cultures.
Position Terms
- This is a non-tenured grant-funded position through the RBERN grant with NYSED.
Questar III BOCES prefers an on-line application. Click on the Apply Now button below.
To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter to employment@questar.org
Be sure to include RBERN Resource Specialist in the subject line of your email. For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.