Microcomputer Decision Support Specialist 0525-0018 | 0525-0018 | Location: Erie 1 BOCES Technology Services TS Research and Innovation E1B Education Campus* West Seneca, NY *A remote/hybrid schedule will be available at completion of training period. Hours: 8:00AM – 4:00PM Hourly Rate: $32.38/hr PLUS generous benefits package Annual Education Stipends: $500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or $1000 for Bachelors Degree or $1500 for Masters Degree 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 Project and Configuration Support Specialist (MCDSS) serves as a cross-functional team member supporting project managers, configuration staff, and account advisors within the WNYRIC and Erie 1 BOCES. This individual will learn and assist with the end-to-end project management and configuration processes for district-facing implementations. They will collaborate with school districts, internal BOCES and WNYRIC teams, and vendors to ensure smooth project execution and service continuity, especially during staff absences to maintain uninterrupted project progress. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and proactive. They are skilled in building and maintaining relationships with districts, vendors, and internal staff. They demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to listen carefully, problem-solve efficiently, and connect people and processes effectively. Attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex project environments are essential. The Technology Services MCDSS will serve multiple school districts in the five geographical regions served by the WNYRIC. Erie 1 BOCES is proud to be named a "Best Place to Work" and a "Top Workplace" in Western New York by our employees through surveys conducted by Buffalo Business First and The Buffalo News. We provide generous benefits such as health insurance, through NY44 Health Trust, including generous time off and longevity increases over time. As a service organization supporting over 100 partner school districts across Western New York (WNY), including K-12 students and adult learners, we are committed to providing an academic environment where all students and staff feel safe and can thrive. Our students are diverse and exceptional, and we value their unique experiences and perspectives. We strive for equity and social justice by providing access and support for all students. We are dedicated to our core values of service, innovation, and integrity and remain resolute in providing community-engaged educational experiences that support all students, families, and our partners in education across the WNY community. Specific Responsibilities: | $32.38/hr Plus Generous Benefits Package |
Coordinator, Staff & Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction 0425-0005 | 0425-0005 | Coordinator, Staff & Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction 0425-0005 *THESE ARE 11-MONTH POSITIONS Location: Erie 1 BOCES Technology Services E1B Education Campus West Seneca, NY Annual Salary: $65,607 + 1,380 w/Masters Stipend $67,107* Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM The Coordinator, Staff and Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction strives to meet the organizational and professional needs of the districts for which (s)he supports. The Coordinator, Staff and Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction will work in conjunction with the Director, Associate Director, Supervisors, other Coordinators, Staff and Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction and Coordinators, Staff and Curriculum Development, Technology Integration by assisting with building the capacity of all leaders, in and out of the classroom as a means to promote system change of teaching and learning; providing quality, sustained professional development that connects educators with innovative approaches to prepare their students for college and career paths. Job Responsibilities: - Special Education and Behavior Support Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification in Special Education or School Social Work, additional certification in Administrative Leadership and a background in Community partnerships, behavioral support, and restorative practices preferred.
- At least three years of full-time teaching or Social Work experience is required.
- Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the New York State Standards using Specially Designed Instruction, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process.
- The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners.
- Job will require the delivery of professional development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery.
- Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans.
- Background on Co-Teaching strategies, de-escalation skills, and MTSS preferred.
1. Leadership Capacity Building: - Provides information and planning to superintendents, central office personnel, principals, teachers, students, and Board of Education, as well as, internal BOCES staff for:
- NYS Education Department reform efforts
- Local and regional initiatives
- Guide to school district decision-makers with efficient use of Erie 1 BOCES services and how to effectively implement NYSED reform efforts and initiatives
- Becomes familiar with current research, new theories, current and proposed laws and regulations, and materials pertaining to teaching, learning and leadership and disseminates information to appropriate personnel in districts and internally
- Identify challenges that face districts in the implementation of NYSED reforms or initiatives and work together with other BOCES personnel to develop solutions that will assist all districts during their implementation
2. Service Development -
Assesses and communicates emerging customer needs as it pertains to curriculum, instruction, assessment and data analysis -
Identifies district needs and makes recommendations about professional learning and programming to support effective teaching to enhance student learning and increase student achievement 3. Service Delivery -
Works collaboratively with coordinators to create administrative information, resources, and support district leaders based on local/state/federal initiatives -
Anticipates, creates and delivers high quality staff development opportunities and services in his/her field of expertise that are customized to each district’s and school’s current and emerging needs based on participation. Topics may include, but are not limited to teacher and leader evaluation, curriculum and assessment planning and development, data-driven instruction, coaching, modeling of best practices in an current classroom, planning and development of curriculum projects and learning experiences which utilize best practices and promote higher order thinking skills. -
Coordinates high quality professional development delivery with appropriate clerical and district staff so that billing and other accountability procedures are followed, and all workshop preparations are made. -
Demonstrates credibility with teachers, administrators, educational partners and outside organizations. -
Develops services and/or writes grants to obtain funds to meet current and emerging needs. -
Provide timely communication in response to inquiries and includes follow-up on activities and professional development activities 4. Internal and External Communication -
Promotes the division's vision for good customer service -
Develops appropriate channels of communication (that may cut across department and division lines) to deliver new and existing services -
Facilitates electronic communication using all appropriate technologies 5. Professional Responsibilities -
Actively seeks out research-based educational best practices as it applies to curriculum, assessment, instruction, providing staff development to adult learners -
Keeps current on best practices by reading educational materials and engaging in on-going professional collaboration with other members of the Western New York Regional Information Center, Erie 1 BOCES and other BOCES, school boards, and outside educational professionals and agencies. -
Attends regular statewide meetings in Albany as needed. -
Maintain a leadership role in curriculum, assessment, instruction and data analysis by presenting at local and statewide conferences. 6. Other -
Staff will report to a regularly assigned work place, which may be a school district location, based on FTE district participation. -
Performs other related tasks as assigned. -
Math Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification in Secondary Mathematics, additional certification in Administrative Leadership or Special Education preferred. At least three years off ull-time teaching experience is required. Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the Next Generation Mathematics Standards, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners. Job will require the delivery of professional development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery. Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans. | Science Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification in Secondary Science, additional certification in Administrative Leadership and a background in STEM/STEAM preferred. At least three years off ull-time teaching experience is required. Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the New York State Science Learning Standards, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners. Job will require the delivery of professional development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery. Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans. | ELA Literacy Elementary Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification in Elementary Education, additional certification in Administrative Leadership and a background in literacy preferred. At least three years of full-time teaching experience is required. Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the New York State Science Learning Standards, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners. Job will require the delivery of professional. development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery. Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans. | Social Studies Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification in Secondary Social Studies, additional certification in Administrative Leadership and a background in Civic Readiness preferred. At least three years of full-time teaching experience is required. Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the New York State Social Studies Learning Standards and K-12 Framework, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners. Job will require the delivery of professional development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery. Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans. | Special Education and Behavior Support Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification in Special Education or School Social Work, additional certification in Administrative Leadership and a background in Community partnerships, behavioral support, and restorative practices preferred. At least three years of full-time teaching or Social Work experience is required. Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the New York State Standards using Specially Designed Instruction, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners. Job will require the delivery of professional development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery. Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans. Background on Co-Teaching strategies, de-escalation skills, and MTSS preferred. | Data and Analysis Must hold valid NYS Teaching certification where at least three years of full-time teaching experience is required, additional certification in Administrative Leadership and a background in data analysis and systems is preferred. Additional skills require knowledge of research based instructional practices and content delivery on the New York State Learning Standards, assessment development, and background in data informed decision process. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and can connect and work with adult learners. Job will require the delivery of professional development, instructional coaching, modeling, and supporting classroom lesson delivery. Must have knowledge and practice with technology integration including educational software products, cloud tools (Google/Microsoft Office), technology integration into daily lesson plans. | | $65,607-$66,987* Plus Generous Benefits Package |