DUTN0253200-0000
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2023-02-01T00:00:00
Director of Educational Resources GENERAL STATEMENTOF JOB:Under limited supervision, perform a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in directing the staff development activities in Dutchess County BOCES and its 13 component districts. Employee is responsible for assessing county wide staff development needs, setting specific goals, developing training programs to meet specific needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented programs. The Director assists districts and schools with identifying existing internal and external development opportunities, and assists the Deputy Superintendent with developing strategic plans for the agency. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, 12-month, tenure track, district-level administrative assignment.Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.Full complement of health benefits REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent SUPERVISES: Instructional Specialists, Model Schools Staff, School Library Systems, Arts in Education and clerical staff QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: NYS Certification as a School District Administrator (SDA), School District Leader (SDL), or School Administration & Supervision (SAS).Master’s Degree in Education.5 to 7 years of experience teaching including program coordination.3 to 5 years of experience as an administrator strongly preferred.Prior experience planning and delivering Professional Development requiredStrong Knowledge of all elements of the NYS Education Department’s Regents Agenda (e.g. Next Generation Standards, Data Driven Instruction, Evidence Based Evaluation, etc.).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong technology skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLSAND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of internal and external resources for staff development.Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of staff development.Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.Skills in supervising and coordinating large programs.Ability to assess system-wide staff development needs.Ability to set high level goals and develop long range plans.Ability to develop, implement and evaluate training programs.Ability to develop, implement and evaluate curriculum and instruction.Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them.Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General Administration/ManagementConducts various needs assessments to determine Professional Development needs at the agency and district levels; delivers specific staff development goals; delivers system-wide Professional Development programs for all staff; assesses effectiveness of training.Assists the Deputy Superintendent with developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum and instruction in the agency; assists with the design of strategic plans for various programs.Assists districts and schools with needs assessment and development of their professional development plans, and in identifying external and internal resources for staff development, including instructor-led training and self-study material.Works in leadership capacity as part of teams working to increase student achievement.Provides research based guidance on the development of student centered instructional models, rigorous and relevant curriculum and instructional practices to promote student engagement, and strategies for collaborative and date driven decision making.Coordinates initial implementation of various innovations within the system as designated by the Deputy Superintendent.Participates in regularly scheduled agency and division meetings as required.Independently and collaboratively creates and plans course offerings for agency and district personnel.Oversees the maintenance of the online Professional Development system.Supervises and supports Instructional Specialists in their planning and delivery of professional development to BOCES staff members.Supervises and conducts personnel administration duties for direct report subordinate(s) including evaluating, assigning special duties, monitoring attendance and granting leave.Facilitates the planning and tracking of training sessions, develops and communicates registration procedures, ensures facility availability and readiness, facilitates communication with session participants, and coordinates other elements involved with the planning and delivery of professional development activities.Reads professional journals and research papers; attends seminars, conferences and workshops to continuously update professional knowledge.Oversees the BOCES Substitute calling service Fiscal Management and LeadershipDevelop, implement, and monitor budgets for the division.Develop, submit, implement, and monitor federal and other discretionary, competitive, or formula grants for student services programs. Program AdministrationProvides coordination and oversight of county wide student programs including Model UN, Summer Scholars, Debate Team, etc.Evaluates student programs and make recommendations for improvement.Collaborates with the Deputy Superintendent to facilitate the Regional Academic Summer SchoolSupervises the BOCES Home Schooling Service EVALUATION: The Director’s performance will be evaluated annually by the Deputy Superintendent.
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Dutchess BOCES
Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed