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 World Language Specialist to join the RBERN team at the main office in Castleton, NY. 

The World Language Specialist serves as a regional leader in supporting, strengthening, and expanding world language and bilingual education programs across the RBERN service area. This role provides technical assistance, professional development, curriculum guidance, and program support to school districts, educators, and administrators. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience teaching Spanish, demonstrated expertise in world language pedagogy, and a strong background in program coordination and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Program Support & Technical Assistance

• Provide direct support to districts in the development, implementation, and evaluation of world language and bilingual education programs.

• Assist school and district leaders in meeting New York State regulations related to world language instruction, including curriculum standards, proficiency targets, and assessment requirements.

• Guide districts in designing and improving K–12 world language program pathways, including Spanish and additional languages.

• Support schools in identifying and adopting research-based instructional practices that promote language proficiency and cultural competency.

Professional Development & Training

• Design and facilitate high-quality professional development for world language teachers, including workshops, webinars, and coaching sessions.

• Offer specialized training in Spanish language pedagogy, target-language proficiency development, culturally responsive-sustaining practices, and standards-aligned instruction.

• Mentor teachers in effective instructional strategies, curriculum planning, assessment design, and use of instructional technology.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Assist districts in aligning world language curricula with NYS World Language Standards (Checkpoint A, B, C) and ACTFL proficiency standards.

• Support teachers in developing performance-based assessments and proficiency-oriented instructional units.

• Review and provide feedback on district world language curriculum documents, program proposals, and improvement plans.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a regional resource and liaison between districts, NYSED, and other educational organizations.

• Collaborate with Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) colleagues to deliver coordinated support for multilingual learners and world language programs.

• Participate in state and regional committees, working groups, and professional organizations to stay current with policy updates, research, and best practices.

• Advocate for high-quality world language programs that reflect diversity, equity, and cultural responsiveness.

Data, Compliance & Reporting

• Support schools in analyzing student performance data to strengthen instructional practices and program effectiveness.
  Provide guidance on accountability requirements, program audits, and state reporting related to world languages and bilingual education.

• Prepare reports, resources, and materials to support district and state initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid teaching certification in World Languages (Spanish or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of successful experience teaching Spanish at the K–12 level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of world language instruction, proficiency-based approaches, and NYS World Language Standards.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating world language programs, curriculum initiatives, or departmental leadership.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel within the region.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in World Language Education, TESOL, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.

• Experience providing professional development or instructional coaching.

• Familiarity with NYSED regulations for world language and bilingual programs (CR Part 154, World Language Requirements).

• Proficiency in additional languages beyond Spanish.

• Experience working with multilingual learners and diverse school communities.

In addition to your online application, please scan and upload supporting documentation including certification, resume and letters of reference.

Interested candidates should apply via RecruitFront (click APPLY below) or email a 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.