Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Management Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Hours: 
8:00AM - 4:00PM

Hourly Rate:
$25.36

Annual Education Stipends:
$500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or
$1000 for Bachelors Degree or
$1500 for Masters Degree or

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 Description:
The Health & Safety Trainer plays a key role in the coordination, documentation, and communication of the department’s safety training and risk reduction services. This position is primarily responsible for the full coordination of CPR/First Aid training programs, including instructor scheduling, certification tracking, and related billing and purchasing. The Health & Safety Trainer also supports the team in field operations as needed and contributes to internal and external communications on emerging health and safety topics.

CPR Program Coordination

• Coordinate all aspects of CPR/First Aid classes, including booking instructors, reserving locations, and managing class rosters.
• Track participant completion and ensure timely issuance of certification cards.
• Monitor training schedules and respond to district inquiries about available sessions.
• Complete associated billing, purchasing, and materials management in collaboration with administrative staff.

Field Support

• Provide on-site support at school districts when additional staffing coverage is needed or during high-volume service periods.
• Assist with compliance inspections, drills, audits, or other health and safety initiatives in collaboration with other analysts.
• Maintain familiarity with key field service protocols to ensure continuity of service when providing coverage.

Communications and Publications

• Draft, edit, and format timely written communications including special alerts, safety updates, event announcements, and program newsletters.
• Monitor local, state, and federal guidance on health and safety topics relevant to K-12 settings and assist in translating guidance into practical communications for district partners.
• Support the development of promotional and informational materials related to the department’s services.

Working Expectations:

• Office and school-based settings
• Occasional lifting of materials and equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Travel to component districts within the BOCES region
• Some early morning or evening events to support training schedules

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Labor Relations 
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY   

Annual Salary:  
$80,000-$95,000 Commensurate with Experience

Hours:
8:30AM - 4:30PM

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:

Erie 1 BOCES seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Labor Relations Specialist. The Labor Relations Specialist assists in contract negotiations for external school districts; advises external school districts on contract administration and employee disciplinary matters; participates in Civil Service Section 71, 73 and 75 hearings; conducts Education Law 3214 student hearings; conducts investigations of employee or student misconduct; and provides research and consultation on employee and student issues as directed by the Director/Manager of Labor Relations. Other duties as assigned. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as have the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Experience with personnel administration and/or NYS Education Law a plus.

Negotiations/Labor Relations
1. Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employee organizations representing certificated and/or classified civil service employees of participating school districts and the BOCES; includes contract analysis, development of proposals and counter proposals, serving as chief negotiator in formal and informal collective bargaining, and reducing agreed upon provisions to writing for incorporation into the collective bargaining agreement.

2. Analyzes existing salary and fringe benefit data from districts in the geographic area, to aid in the development of negotiations proposals, evaluate proposed compensation and benefits, or prepare information for fact finding.

3. Represents management positions of participating school districts and the BOCES in mediation and fact-finding, and improper labor practice or other proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

4. Provides assistance to participating districts and the BOCES in the administration and interpretation of existing collective bargaining agreements, including recommending positions, responding to grievances and drafting/revising memoranda of agreement.

5. Researches and provides consultation to participating districts and the BOCES on various personnel matters such as layoff and recall, employee discipline, etc.

6. Represents management positions of participating school districts and the BOCES in grievance and arbitration proceedings, disciplinary proceedings under a collective bargaining agreement or Civil Service Law §75, or termination hearings pursuant to Civil Service Law §§71 and 73.

7. Stays abreast of current legislation, arbitration decisions, court or administrative agency rulings, and collective bargaining agreements to assess trends in school labor relations matters. Supervision- Supervises all Labor Relations staff Student Relations/Pupil Personnel-Researches and provides consultation to participating school districts and the BOCES on various pupil personnel matters such as student residency, confidentiality of student information and records, student discipline, etc. Serves as impartial hearing officer for participating school districts in Education Law §3214 student disciplinary hearings. School Attorney- May serve as back-up to the School Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to the board of cooperative educational services as determined by the board; provide advice and counsel to the District Superintendent and administrative staff on legal matters.

Student Relations/Pupil Personnel
1. Researches and provides consultation to participating districts on various pupil personnel matters such as student residency, confidentiality of student information and records, student discipline, etc.

2. Serves as impartial hearing officer in Education Law §3214 student disciplinary hearings.

Investigations

1. Serves as an impartial investigator for participating districts of alleged or suspected employee/student misconduct or alleged civil rights violations.

Communication/Committees

1. Assists in preparation and delivery of workshops and seminars for administrative and other staff of participating districts regarding negotiations/labor relations and pupil personnel issues.

2. Assists in preparation and delivery of workshops and seminars on negotiations/labor relations and pupil personnel issues for community, professional or other groups.

3. Assists in reporting to participating districts on progress of negotiations and recent settlements in the area, court decisions, PERB rulings, legislative actions (Labor Relations Service Advisory Committee, newsletter or other periodic communications).

4. Maintains professional affiliations and participates as active member in related organizations such as New York State Association of Management Advocates for School Labor Affairs (MASLA).

5. Assists with maintenance of a reference library including negotiated contracts and current information regarding labor relations, personnel and student personnel issues, education, and related laws. Other duties as assigned by the Director, Labor Relations.

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Technology Services
TS Western Regional Partnership Center
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY   

Annual Salary:  
$72,382
+  1,500 w/Masters Stipend
$73,882

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

 

We’re seeking a passionate educator committed to helping students with disabilities achieve successful futures beyond high school. As a Transition Specialist with the West Regional Partnership Center at Erie 1 BOCES, you will collaborate with educators across the region to strengthen transition planning and implement effective practices that support school completion and prepare students for college, career, and independent living. Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and the shared belief that every student deserves a meaningful and fulfilling future.

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 lmproved Results for Students with Disabilities
• lnput from OSE Special Education Quality Assurance
• lnput 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