Title - School Improvement - Special Education

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.

Job Description:

Questar III BOCES announces a per diem vacancy for a Special Education School Improvement Specialists (SESIS) to support partner school districts. This specialist will provide professional development — both embedded and in workshop form, to district staff to assist in understanding and servicing the needs of these diverse learners.  

Qualifications: 

NYS Special Education Teacher certification with a minimum of five years Special Education teaching experience required.   

The preferred candidate will have ten years or more of teaching experience with extensive knowledge of research-based practices in the areas of Literacy, Behavioral Supports, and Special Education instruction. 

Questar III prefers an online application. Please submit your electronic application at the link below or at www.olasjobs.org/capital. 

 For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org

Title - Assistant Superintendent, CTE, Innovative High Schools and Adult Education

Location - Central Office and Various Locations

INCUMBENT: 

REPORTS TO: District Superintendent

DATE APPOINTED: 

DATE EMPLOYMENT BEGAN: 

CERTIFICATION STATUS: School District Administrator

TENURE AREA: Administrator

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 -

1.0    Basic Function:

To plan, develop, and evaluate Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Innovative High Schools (STEM and TVHS), and Adult Education and to oversee the operations of these programs to ensure the best possible outcomes for students including career preparation, college credits, college associates degrees, GED, and preparation for life. To provide leadership in the areas of CTE, Innovative High Schools and adult Education aligned with the mission, vision, and core values of the BOCES. To ensure that all instructional programs are planned and developed to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students enrolled in these programs, and align with the needs of industry and businesses.       

2.0. Responsibilities:

2.1       Develop and implement an effective BOCES-wide process for CTE and Career Studies programs’ intake, curriculum review and development to ensure consistency across technical schools and programs. Supports the curriculum review of the innovative high schools (STEM and TVHS).

2.2       Oversee the NYSED CTE approval and re-approval process and work closely with the CTE Coordinator on these including facilitation of internal self-study, the external study, collection, and preparation of all necessary documentation for submission to the NYSED.

2.3       Work closely with the CTE Coordinator to oversee the administration of the annual technical endorsement assessments in all CTE programs. Collect data and distribute results regarding technical endorsement assessments to all component school districts, including follow-up surveys and data collection of all CTE and Career Studies students, graduates, and non-completer's after technical endorsement assessment completion.

2.4.      Design and implement an effective shared decision-making process to ensure stakeholder investment in any proposed curricular, instructional or assessment practices in areas of responsibility.

2.5       Work closely with the CTE Coordinator and facilitate articulation agreements between the CTE programs and post-­secondary institutions.

2.6       Oversee the BOCES Perkins grant and other funding related to areas of responsibility and ensure reporting requirements are met and follow NYS rules and regulations.

2.7       Provide instructional and curriculum support for CTE, Adult Education and Innovative High School programs to implement best practices working closely with the School Improvement Department.

2.8       Supervise and conduct the annual performance evaluation of the technical schools’ principals, the innovative high schools’ principals, the adult education director, and the CTE coordinator.

2.9       Coordinate meetings with Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional and Early Learning and with Principals to ensure consistency of curriculum implementation and to determine professional learning needs for teachers in the areas of students with IEPs and 504 plans.

2.10     Work closely with the Chief Information Officer and School Improvement Data Analysts to coordinate data analysis that assesses student learning and teacher effectiveness and report as requested to the District Superintendent and the Questar Board.

2.11     Assist in the development of Questar III policy, administrative regulations, procedures, and processes as they relate to student learning in the areas of responsibility.

2.12     Represent Questar III in regional CTE functions and other regional and state level CTE activities as appropriate.

2.13     Assist with interviewing and selection of new teachers, teacher assistants and other personnel in the areas of responsibility.

2.14     Participate in Mentoring Committee, Professional Development Plan committee, and onboarding activities for new staff in areas of responsibility as appropriate.

2.15     Participate and assist in budget development for instructional programs in areas of responsibility.

2.16     Observe teachers in Questar programs to gather data and provide feedback on instructional practices for the enhancement of effective instruction and improved student outcomes.

2.17     Collaborate with the Special Education Department to align and coordinate CTE/Career Studies programs for special education students placed by districts in Questar III special education programs.

2.18     Provide recommendations for the purchase of new instructional materials including equipment, textbooks, supplemental resources, educational software and web-based tools.

2.19     Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the District Superintendent.

3.0 Authority:

Authorized to act upon delegation and after consultation with the District Superintendent on matters pertaining to assigned responsibilities defined by the law, the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Education, policies of Questar III, Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services, not authorized to act on those matters specifically withheld. 

4.0 Reporting Requirements:

Reports regularly on matters within the assigned areas of responsibility as requested by District Superintendent. Provides periodic reports on program status and progress to interested agencies, including Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services, school districts, regional agencies, and pertinent offices in the NYS Education Department. 

 

Title - School Improvement Data Analyst

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

Questar III BOCES announces a vacancy for a full-time (12-month schedule) Data Analyst position based out of our Central Office in Castleton, NY. This position will assist component school districts with data coordination tasks that allow for timely submission of accurate data to the NYS data repository; work closely with school district personnel to assist with the analysis and interpretation of data to support student improvement; as well as overall school improvement initiatives. The data analyst will plan collaboratively with Questar III Staff Development Specialists to organize, present, and interpret student performance data across content areas and grade levels. The individual in this position will have the ability to design spreadsheets or other tools to format, analyze, and interpret student performance trends across content areas and grade levels. The job holder will also assist districts with identification of existing data that can be used to better understand school improvement efforts and work to identify appropriate staff development and student learning opportunities based on data, as well as creating, administering, and analyzing surveys to various stakeholders. The selected candidate will participate in School Improvement teams and encourage a data-driven instruction model.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified candidates must hold NYS Teacher (professional or permanent) Certification. Non-certified candidates must meet minimum Columbia County Civil Service requirements (Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Processing, or a closely related field and two years of work experience working with data management systems).

Preferred applicants will have knowledge of NYS public school accountability and have some familiarity with student data management systems. Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work within spreadsheet and survey applications.

Questar III prefers an online application. To apply, please go to www.olasjobs.org/capital to submit your online application. In addition to your on-line application, please scan and upload supporting documentation including resume, letter of interest, certification, and letters of reference.

Interested applicants may also email their resume and letter of interest to employment@questar.org. Be sure to include School Improvement Data Analyst in the subject line of your email.

For more information on Questar III, please visit www.questar.org

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 & 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

Questar III BOCES is seeking a qualified bilingual resource specialist to join the RBERN team at the main office in Castleton, NY.  The ideal candidate is a dynamic and knowledgeable educator who can provide technical assistance and professional development for educators serving MLLs/ELLs.  While doing so, the incumbent will disseminate updates on federal and state regulations impacting bilingual education. They will also implement the objectives outlined in the annual RBERN Action Plan while assisting in planning district professional development programs aligned with NYSED requirements. They will participate in professional development conducted by other RBERNs, NYSED, and other educational entities, develop and distribute electronic communications, such as newsletters, webinars, and instructional videos. The incumbent will support PR/HYLI initiatives and attend statewide RBERN staff meetings. They should be familiar with collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to measure the effectiveness of bilingual education programs as part of their reporting duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS certification in TESOL and a minimum of five years of K-12 ESL teaching experience.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required.  

• Prefer experience in offering professional development to educators, strong understanding of second language acquisition and pedagogy, knowledge of NYS standards and assessments as they pertain to LEP/ELL students, and knowledge of Spanish language and Hispanic culture.