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)

Questar III BOCES announces an exciting opportunity for a full time Grant Writer in our agency. This position will work with a variety of stakeholders and be responsible for the research, review, and preparation of grant proposals for funding to support our work. Applicants for the position should have a broad knowledge of how to seek out funding sources for educational initiatives, have strong interpersonal qualities, exceptional writing and research skills, be able to plan and organize effectively when dealing with multiple opportunities, as well as have a solid understanding of the financial aspects of grant development.

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum two years of successful grant writing experience required. Preferred candidates will have grant writing experience in an educational setting.

Estimated pay range: $89,000 - $119,000 (commensurate with experience)

Interested applicants should apply via RecruitFront or email resume with cover letter to employment @questar.org. Be sure to include Grant Writer in the subject line of your email.

Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS pension system. For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.

Questar III Mission: “Changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone.”

Questar III BOCES, a regional provider of educational programs and services to school districts, has an immediate need for a full-time person to process Payroll & Benefits as part of our business office team. This position is centrally located at our Questar III Main Office in the East Greenbush/ Castleton, NY area and will perform a variety of payroll and benefit related duties to serve the internal operations of Questar III BOCES as described below.

Typical Work Activities:

• Computes and makes appropriate payroll entries regarding hours worked, deduc­tions, tax changes, overtime, etc.
• Processes bi-weekly payroll including direct deposits, union dues, garnishes, Federal and State Income Tax payments, etc.
• Maintain and update automated payroll/personnel system.
• Prepares and verifies Retirement System Report monthly, quarterly and annual­ly for New York State Retirement System and New York State Teacher's Retirement System.
• Prepare year-end reports for State and Federal Government.
• Processes and maintains enrollment data pertaining to employee's benefits.
• Answers telephone and written requests from employees concerning payroll/benefits related personnel matters.
• Assists with year-end audit
• Completes other related duties as assigned by supervisor.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience involving the maintenance of financial accounts and records.  Preferred applicants will have two or more years of experience processing payroll and benefits.

Interested candidates should email resume with cover letter to employment@questar.org.  Be sure to include Payroll & Benefits Position in the subject line of your email. For more information on Questar III BOCES and our programs, please visit www.questar.org.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is a public sector position and applicants need to be able to meet Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess County at time of hire). 

Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS pension system.