PNWN0256766-0000
2023-02-15T00:00:00
2023-01-31T00:00:00
Duties: This is a unique leadership position that is responsible for diverse, innovative and impactful programs across the Hudson Valley, as well as serving as a consultant and support to ACTION Collaborative Network districts. The Bilingual Education, Counseling & Assessment Specialist provides coordination and leadership of diverse programs and has the following responsibilities: Identify, recruit and supervise the work of itinerant and contract specialists including mono- and bi-lingual: school psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, speech and language pathologists, audiologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists;Proofread, and give specific feedback to specialists on, evaluations/reports;Responsible for all aspects of back-office assessment duties including; web-based secure file transfer protocol; forecasting regional assessment trends to determine protocol and kit inventory;Supervise Translation and Interpreter programs;Supervise Senior Office Assistant.Provide professional development and consultation to schools throughout the region and state on best practices in culturally responsive-sustaining educational practices, education, counseling, assessment and evaluation.Lead and expand regional forums, and support professional networks of collaboration, for educators, counselors, clinicians and administrators; i.e. Regional ENL Forum; School Clinicians’ Forum and TVI Collaborative.Provide consultation to the Guidance Directors Forum, Special Education Directors’ Liaison Group, Regional Suicide Prevention Leadership Team and Equity Leaders Collaborative.Qualifications: Must be bilingual English/Spanish. Bilingual Extension Preferred.Master’s Degree and NYS Certification in School Psychology, Special Education, or Speech & Language Pathologist Certification with Bilingual Extension (English/Spanish) preferred.Must have New York State administrative certification (SAS, SDA, SBL, SDL).Must have knowledge of, and experience implementing: New York State Part 154 and Part 200 Regulations (including CSE and CPSE procedures), IDEA, Section 504 of ADA, and Culturally Competent Bilingual Evaluation and Assessment Practices.Experience supervising school psychologists and related service providers preferred.Must possess outstanding facilitation, verbal communication (bilingual), and writing skills (bilingual).Experience planning and delivering effective professional development preferred.Must have thorough understanding of best practices for English Language Learners/ Multilingual Learners, students with disabilities, and students with mental health and behavioral health challenges.Experience supporting children and families who are immigrants, students who live in poverty, students with trauma/ACES, and students with interrupted formal education, and a strong record of collaborating with community partners to best serve students preferred.Must be highly independent, well-organized and exhibit strong planning skills and follow-through.Characteristics Desired: Must have a positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to the PNW BOCES core value of pathways to success for every student. Must value inclusivity, equity and be a champion of students who are marginalized and vulnerable-ized.
School Leader
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
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