PNWN0247315-0000
2022-10-12T00:00:00
2022-09-19T00:00:00
Duties: The Director of the Regional Partnership Center at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES oversees implementation of a 5-year $14,000,000 grant. The Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Lower Hudson Valley region on evidence-based school improvement practices that improve outcomes for students with disabilities, through leading a team of experienced, highly skilled training specialists in providing professional development support to educators, students, families and community agencies across the Lower Hudson Valley. The Director must be able to provide evidence of impact of the Center's work in improving academic, social-emotional, behavioral and post-secondary outcomes of students with disabilities. Working in collaboration with regional district and building leaders, the NYSED Office of Special Education (OSE), Family and Community Engagement Centers, community organizations, and Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) at Cornell University, University of Albany and Bank Street College, the Director will: Hire, supervise, and evaluate a team of training specialists and support staffPlan and facilitate professional development, coaching, observations and problem-solving processes for Center staff in collaboration with the TAPsEnsure delivery of high quality professional development by all Center staff on an on-going basis in their areas of expertise, including Specially Designed and Explicit Instruction, Culturally Responsive Education, Special Education Systems, Social-Emotional, Behavior Supports, Literacy and Transition PlanningConduct regional needs assessments and facilitate the regional planning process in collaboration with NYSED OSE to identify high-needs districts for deployment of resources of the CenterCreate systems to collect data to monitor implementation and measure impact of the work of the CenterServe as a rotating member of the statewide Partnership Implementation Team to monitor and evaluate the work of Regional Partnership Centers statewideFacilitate monthly collaborative meetings of the team and members of the Early Childhood and School-age Family and Community Engagement CentersDevelop and maintain annual contract budgetOversee implementation of and submit required reports on all grant activities to OSE to ensure deliverables are metProvide information and resources to upload to the website for the PartnershipServe as a member of the PNW BOCES Leadership Team through participation in and/or facilitation of leadership meetings and activities4-year Probationary Appointment; Tenure Area: Director of Lower Hudson Regional Partnership CenterQualifications: Master’s degree in special education and Master's or doctorate in educational leadershipSchool District Leader certification Passionate commitment and demonstrated effectiveness in improving outcomes for students with disabilities Extensive knowledge of implementation science, systems change research and evidence-based practices for students with disabilities Experience and a record of success as a team leader and in provision of professional development Understanding of NYS and Federal laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities Excellent oral and written communication skillsCharacteristics Desired: A commitment to the PNW BOCES mission of service and innovation through partnershipExperience managing budgets and reporting for grant-funded programsAble to participate in at least one overnight trip to Albany annually, and to travel to schools and districts across Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties on a weekly basis
School Leader
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed