PNWN0373325-0000
2026-05-11T00:00:00
2026-04-22T00:00:00
The Director of the Regional Partnership Center at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES is responsible for the implementation of a 5-year $17,000,000 NYSED contract. The Director provides leadership to the Lower Hudson 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 learning and support to educators, students, and families. 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. The Director must collaborate with regional district, building, and BOCES leaders, and all members of the NYSED Office of Special Education’s (OSE) Educational Partnership; including, Family and Community Engagement Centers, and Technical Assistance Partnership (TAPs) Centers at Cornell University, University at Albany, and New York University. the Director will: Hire, supervise, and evaluate a team of training specialists and support staff Plan and facilitate professional development, coaching, observations and problem-solving processes for Center staff in collaboration with the TAPs Ensure 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 Planning Conduct 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 Center Create systems to collect data to monitor implementation and measure impact of the work of the Center Serve as a rotating member of the statewide Partnership Implementation Team to monitor and evaluate the work of Regional Partnership Centers statewide Facilitate monthly collaborative meetings of the team and members of the Early Childhood and School-age Family and Community Engagement Center Develop and maintain annual contract budget Oversee implementation of and submit required reports on all contract activities to OSE to ensure deliverables are met Provide information and resources to upload to the website for the Partnership Serve as a member of the PNW BOCES Leadership Team through participation in and/or facilitation of leadership meetings and activities 4-year Probationary Appointment; Tenure Area: Director of Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in special education and Master's or doctorate in educational leadership School 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 skills CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED: Unwavering commitment to the PNW BOCES Core Value of Pathways to Success for Every Student and improving outcomes of students with disabilities. Possess a we can do that attitude. Excellent training, presentation, and facilitation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated effectiveness in improving outcomes of students with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to analyze student, practice, and system data to determine impact and fidelity of implementation. Strong command of web-based meeting and presentation platforms; e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams. Strong understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Strong knowledge of the NYSED Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities and NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. Strong knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and policies; e.g. IDEA, Section 504, NYSED Part 200 Regulations, NYSED SPP Indicators. Experience managing budgets and reporting for grant-funded programs Able to participate in at least three overnight trips to Albany annually, and to travel to schools and districts across Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties on a regular basis
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Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
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