Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Technology Services
Western Regional Partnership Center
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY
12 Month Salary:
$71,312
+ 1,500 w/Masters Stipend
$72,812
Hours:
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES
- 15 Paid annual Holidays
- Generous Paid personal/sick time
- Generous Paid vacation days
- Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
- Life insurance at NO cost to you
- FSA plan
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- NYS Retirement System
- 403b AND 457 retirement plans
Job Responsibilities:
Specialists with the West Regional Partnership Center (WRPC) grant from the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education provide training, technical assistance, and support to educational organizations across the four western BOCES regions (Erie 1 BOCES, Erie 2 BOCES, Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Orleans - Niagara BOCES). The specialists work collaboratively with other WRPC team members as well as other components of the Educational Partnership within the Office of Special Education to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
1. Provide professional development in a variety of modes to administrators, teachers, staff, and families in identified school districts, schools, programs, and other educational organizations across Western New York on the following:
• Evidence-based practices that support the transition of students with disabilities to post-school settings.
2. Provide technical assistance to identified school districts, schools, programs, and other educational organizations across Western New York to:
• Conduct assessment of transition programs and practices at the classroom, building, and district level
• Assess current district and/or building processes that support school completion and attainment of post-school goals.
• Support staff who develop and implement transition plans for students with disabilities.
3. Facilitate regional targeted skills groups with identified school districts across Western New York to address issues related to graduation or transition of students with disabilities.
4. Provide coaching to district, school, or other educational organization staff to build capacity to implement transition programs including CDOS and Work Based Learning utilizing core concepts of Implementation Science.
5. Work collaboratively with the Systems Change Facilitator and other WRPC staff to identify priorities, develop and implement a regional work plan using:
• Data from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) State Performance Plan Indicators
• Student performance data from the NYSED School Report Card,
• NYSED Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities
• Input from OSE Special Education Quality Assurance
• Input from stakeholders
6. Work collaboratively with Systems Change Facilitator, WRPC staff, Family and Community Engagement Center staff, Special Education Quality Assurance staff, and district teams to develop, implement, and progress monitor support plans with IDEA identified districts.
7. Work collaboratively with the OSE designated Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) network as well as RPC staff within the region and across the state to develop and provide regional professional development training and resources on identified topics.
8. Collaborate with the regional Family and Community Engagement Centers to deliver training to families of students with disabilities to support student behavior and social- emotional development.
9. Complete and submit all required reports, data, and materials in the prescribed format and within the designated timeline
10. Perform other duties as shall be assigned
Please apply online by completing the following steps:
- Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
- Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and THEN
- Apply directly to the job posting.
You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.
Special Notes:
When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with
Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.
PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.
Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At Erie 1 BOCES we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to shape a more inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latina, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.