Number of Positions:1

Salary: $88,000-$95,095, commensurate with experience

Location: Saratoga Springs, Some travel may be required

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00A-4:00P

The Coordinator for Special Programs provides instructional leadership to NYSAA (NY State Alternate Assessment) classrooms across the Exceptional Learners Division. Responsibilities include providing leadership in the development, articulation, and implementation of an instructional program aligned with New York State Alternate Assessment; improving the instructional program by assisting with program implementation and evaluation; assisting in the hiring and development of staff in NYSAA classrooms; coordinating student referrals; and assisting in the coordination of relevant staff development and TEACCH training. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director for Exceptional Learners.

Essential responsibilities and functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:  

• Directs and supports a coordinated instructional program for NYSAA classrooms through the implementation of evidenced-based practices, such as the TEACCH framework.

• Provides input for the NYSAA classroom and curriculum budgets

• Provides instructional support to BOCES teachers in NYSAA classrooms through a formative coaching process

• Provides oversight and coordination of the MTSS process for NYSAA classrooms, including facilitating meetings and coordination of FBA & BIP process

• Provides curriculum support to NYSAA classrooms, including technical assistance with online programs, and facilitates student progress meetings to review assessment results and make proper curriculum, instruction, and program adjustments

• Provides staff development, technical assistance, and facilitation of professional development activities in relevant areas

• Supports partnerships with businesses for work-based learning opportunities

• Assists in the development and monitoring of IEPs, BIPs, and ICSPs for students in programs

• Collaborates with principals and teachers for appropriate student assessment procedures related to BOCES benchmark testing and NYSAA testing aligned with State Education Department mandates

• Provides leadership for the continual professional development of staff (individuals and groups) to ensure a well-informed, skilled, engaged, innovative and motivated staff

• Assures the health, safety and welfare of students and staff, within the framework of BOCES board policy, administrative guidelines, and emergency management procedures

• Serves as a member of the BOCES Leadership Team, Instructional Cabinet & ELD Leadership Team

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director for Exceptional Learners Division

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $90,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM - 4:00PM

This position resides in BOCES and provides program management to support the planning, development, and supervision of the Adult Practical Nursing Program, Teaching Staff and Adult Students.  Supervised by the Director of CTE with considerable leeway for independent decision-making within the framework of program guidelines.  Performs related duties as required.

• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of the curriculum with faculty to promote orderly and comprehensive delivery of instruction to students; 
• Provides leadership for continuous curriculum and program review to meet current health practices; 
• Establishes a schedule for class and clinic time and makes recommendations to the Director for staff assignments; 
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clinical facilities;
• Develops and implements, in consultation with the staff, all program goals for clinical experiences at each site;
• Provides technical nursing knowledge & support to ensure the PN Program is administered according to State, Federal and BOCES guidelines;
• Arranges the administration of the entrance and exit exams;
• Coordinates and oversees the new student orientation sessions during the enrollment process as well as individual meetings with new students;
• Maintains a high level of communication with the Director and Building Principals and communicates with faculty members at regularly conducted meetings and follows up on issues;
• Develops and maintains vendor affiliations for books, uniforms, and misc. supplies; 
• Communicates with faculty at regularly conducted meetings and follows up appropriately on issues;
• Provides technical nursing knowledge in the recruitment, interviewing and selection process of candidates for PN Program;
• Contributes to, promotes, and publicizes, the PN Program, utilizing the services of the BOCES Communications team for public relations materials;
• Assists with monitoring of enrollment data for the PN Program to ensure appropriate staffing;
• Responds to calls and questions from the public regarding the PN program;
• Recommends programmatic policies and assists with adherence to budgetary planning related to the PN Program; 
• Counsels students throughout the program to insure positive outcomes;
• Organizes and supervises PN activities, including capping ceremonies, campus graduations, open houses, consultant committee meetings etc.
• Provides and maintains accurate records as required by Federal, State, and BOCES guidelines (e.g., State Board results, post-graduation follow-up, IPEDS etc.)
• Makes recommendations for successful program graduates to be admitted to the New York State Licensing examination;
• Completes and submits annual reports and 2 PG forms to the Office of Professions;
• Maintains an accurate and up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment assigned to the PN Program for allocations and budget development;
• May provide technical assistance and consult with the Registered Nurses assigned to BOCES programs;
• Supervises Instructional Staff assigned to the program, orients and trains staff regarding BOCES policies and procedures;
• Coordinates staff assignments and implements procedures to ensure the staff work as a cohesive team;
• Performs staff performance reviews, ensuring the appropriate delivery of curriculum and makes recommendations for continued employment;
• Manages student discipline as necessary beyond that in the classroom and clinical settings;
• Develops budget in collaboration with the Director of CTE; 
• May assist in the classroom and or clinical settings on a very limited basis.