Questar III BOCES has a vacancy for a full-time State Aid Planning Operations Manager located at our central office in Castleton, NY.  This position is responsible for supporting and assisting the State Planning office with daily communications, customer service, maintaining school district data, and workshop/conference coordination.  Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   Qualified applicants must meet Columbia County Civil Service minimum qualifications and residency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and either:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in public or Business Administration, Government, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of office experience with a public agency or private business involving computer applications using word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications;              OR
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of office experience with a public agency or private business involving computer applications using word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications;         OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

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

Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess County at time of hire).  Questar III offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Employees Retirement Pension System.

Job Description

Questar III BOCES announces a full-time vacancy for a Computer Services Specialist I to support Questar III and component school districts. This position provides technical support in coordinating the purchase, installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer-related hardware, software, and associated peripherals (e.g., phone systems, printers, copiers, scanners, etc.).

• Provides end-user training to employees on workstation-related applications (e.g., MS Office), employer-provided technologies (e.g., email, calendaring & scheduling, VPN Remote access, wireless, etc.) and related employer usage guidelines, policies & or procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Preferred applicants will have experience providing large-scale deployments of new software/hardware, and experience managing and troubleshooting both Microsoft and Apple platforms
• Experience with school information systems, database software and processes, and data migrations.  Also, K-12 school technology and work experience is a plus

Requirements:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or a related field; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 4 years of experience in computer operations and related peripherals; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Questar III offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Employees Retirement System (ERS)

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

Job Description

Questar III BOCES is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist (Civil Service title: Public Information Specialist) to provide onsite support to school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia, and/or Greene Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with school district personnel to develop a wide variety of communications for websites, social media, the media, and publications
• Develops and/or executes social media and content strategies to release information on the organization in a manner that will promote a positive public image
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in media technology, journalism, communi­cations, public affairs, public relations, marketing, English or closely related field;  OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two year college or university with an associate's degree in media technology, jour­nalism, communications, public affairs, public relations, marketing, English or closely related field and two years of experience in public relations, advertising, communi­cation relations, publicity, public information or journalism;  OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of experience as described in (b) above;  OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work with various stakeholder groups
• Basic knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, photography, videography, and graphic design
• Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess County at time of hire). 

Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including enrollment in the New York State Employees Retirement Pension System.  For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.  

 Requirements:

• 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

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. 

Job Description

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).

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 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 with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Preferred applicants will have experience in educational research and improvement initiatives specific to Dual Language program implementation

Please visit www.rbern.org and for Questar III BOCES www.questar.org.

Job Description

Questar III BOCES is seeking a full-time, bilingual Administrative Assistant for the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), based at our Central Office in Castleton, NY. This position plays a key role in supporting the operation of the PR/HYLI program, contributing to its overall success.

The Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) is a dynamic partnership with the NYS Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, SOMOS, Inc., the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, the New York State Education Department, New York City Public Schools, and other agencies. The goal of the PR/HYLI program is to empower students and foster the next generation of young leaders. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students.

• Responsibilities:
• Provide ongoing Spanish language support
• Perform clerical office management duties
• Support office program directors with various administrative tasks
• Assist with budget management
• Assist in the coordination of large-scale events
• Other duties as assigned
• Requirements:

• Must be bilingual in Spanish (both written and spoken)
• Preferred candidates will have an A.A.S. degree in Spanish or Bilingual Studies or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of clerical experience in an office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other technology applications
• Experience in customer service and/or hospitality is a plus

Travel: 10%

If you are dedicated to supporting student empowerment and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply below!  

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

*Civil Service residency requirements may apply

Starting immediately - Questar III BOCES has a full-time probationary vacancy (10-month plus 20 day schedule) for a Model Schools Specialist based out of our Central Office in Castleton, NY.  This position will provide leadership in the area of instructional technology integration for Questar III component school districts. 

Responsibilities:

• Embedded professional development on integrating technology in the classroom
• Supporting teachers and administration in techniques and programs
• Supporting student learning through technology;  coaching, modeling, teaching
• Works with teachers in formal training workshops, small groups and one-to-one settings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• NYS Teacher certification and a minimum 5 years of teaching experience required
• Experience providing professional development preferred

Qualified applicants must have thorough knowledge of multiple instructional technology platforms, including but not limited to: Windows, Apple, Office, Google, mobile devices and classroom assistive technology

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

Job Description

Questar III BOCES is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers and Substitute Teaching Assistants in our Special Education programs, as well as our Career and Technical Education Programs.  

Requirements:

• Candidates interested in becoming a substitute must have at least high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to work with special education and career and technical education students
• In accordance with SAVE Legislation a fingerprint  background check is required for the position

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

Salary: $125/day

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research various types of Educational initiative grants available and the criteria to qualify for each
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers
• Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 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
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong interpersonal qualities that include exceptional writing and research skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

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

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 has a full-time opening for the position of Senior Clerk to support our Central Office in Castleton, NY.  Responsibilities will include scheduling and tracking meetings, budget management, such as processing purchase orders, and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.  The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and customer service skills, as well as have excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office. They should be able to multitask in a busy office work environment.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  High School Diploma with at least one year of clerical / administrative support experience. (Per Civil Service requirements).

Please apply by emailing your resume to employment@questar.org.

As a public employer, Questar III follows Columbia County Civil Service and residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, or Dutchess County to be considered).  The successful applicant would be given a provisional appointment and be required to take a civil service exam once it is announced.

Questar III offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Employees Retirement System (ERS).   

This is a great opportunity -- don't miss out -- apply now!

Salary commensurate with experience - $34,119 - $45,746

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

Questar III BOCES has an immediate opening for the Director of Health and Safety at our Central Office Location. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Health and Safety Service which provides a multitude of safety services to the BOCES and school districts both inside and outside of our regions.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Maintains a comprehensive health, safety, and risk management program for the BOCES and schools in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of NYS Fire Code and prevention; NYS Education Department regulations, including current school safety standards and best practices ; hazardous materials management; related environmental regulations; workplace hazards and mitigation strategies; accident investigation; OSHA safety standards and related plans
• Acts as the liaison with Federal, State, local and private agencies on health and safety matters
• Establishes cooperative working relationships with participating school districts and other agencies
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
• Ability to develop and conduct health and safety procedure training programs
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and vision qualities are a must

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER;

a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in occupational safety and health programming or related field;

OR

b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate's degree and four years experience as described in (a) above;

OR

c) Eight years of experience as described in (a).

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

Questar III BOCES, a leading provider of educational and administrative services to school districts and students in the Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene County region, as well as to several school districts across NYS, is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our HR team in the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Recruiter. Our work at Questar III BOCES revolves around putting students first and our commitment to core values of excellence; leadership and service; and innovation. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the HR field, have effective communication, interpersonal and technical skills, and be of a customer service mind set.

This position is based out of our central office in the Castleton-East Greenbush, NY area.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support a comprehensive organizational recruitment strategy; work collaboratively with HR staff, key stakeholders, and hiring supervisors during the employment process; and oversee processing and onboarding of new staff. The work is done under the direct supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and fulfilling responsibilities. An employee in this position is required to exercise the highest discretion to insure confidentiality of all Questar employment matters and human resources areas.

A Bachelor’s degree in business / human resource management or related fields and 1-2 years relevant experience. An Associate’s degree as indicated above and at least four or more years of relevant experience is also acceptable. Experience with fostering high-touch relationships using a database of qualified candidates as well as building relationships with social networks, colleges, trade schools, and other platforms a plus.

Please apply via RecruitFront or send your resume with a letter of interest to employment@questar.org. Be sure to include Human Resources Specialist in the subject line of your email.

This is a public sector position that falls under Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, or Dutchess County). Questar III offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS retirement system. Applicants that are certified and have experience in human resources are also welcome to apply.

EOE

Questar III BOCES is seeking a dedicated Education Finance Analyst to join our team. This position is responsible for providing Special Education Aid support to client school districts and the BOCES.

Key responsibilities include:

•           Serving as the frontline resource to client school districts and BOCES for questions and technical requests related to the STAC (System to Track and Account for Children) process, Excess Cost Aid, and Claiming State Aid for Students with Disabilities.

•           Assisting with the coordination and development of presentations, training sessions, and meetings, including scheduling and creating presentation materials using spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

•           Supporting and maintaining the Special Education Aid Assistance Service client contact database and special education listserv.

•           Preparing related reports as necessary.

Qualifications:

•           Strong proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

•           Excellent communication and organizational skills, with an emphasis on customer service

•           Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in business management or education preferred. Associate's degree and one year of work experience within data management systems, spreadsheet applications, or Special Education software. Candidates with a high school diploma and three years of work experience working within data management systems may also be considered. Preferred candidates will have a working understanding of the Special Education, STAC process and possess strong communication skills.