Position Type:
Teachers & Pupil Personnel/CONTENT SPECIALIST

Date Posted:
12/26/2018

Location:
Instructional Services (School Improvement)

Closing Date:
01/25/2019


Ulster BOCES is seeking an experienced, organized, and highly responsive Content Specialist in Literacy for a full-time, 10-month position to promote excellence in teaching and success in learning. The successful candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills and have knowledge and experience with professional development and coaching. Experience with balanced literacy and guided reading is a must. Experience with Special Education is preferred. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate successful presentation, organizational and time management skills.

Key Characteristics:

• Exemplary interpersonal skills in building relationshipsHighly reflectiveEnthusiastic about learningEnjoys working with the adult learnerFlexible with changeResponsive to districts' needsTeam player and collaborator with colleagues

To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid teaching certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link:
http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
To provide technical assistance and/or program delivery to participating districts on the development, delivery and assessment of programs in the specified area.

WORK SCHEDULE :
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with some evenings of delivering professional development

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

• To work in and for district(s) that request specific content service or on countywide projects;To be current on the Common Core Learning Standards and NYS Assessment System, specifically as it relates to the targeted assignment(s) of this position;To incorporate the use of technology for communication, record keeping and training and to stay cu1Tent on technology tools that extend and support learning;To maintain a current level of knowledge that supports curriculum development and instructional improvement on the trends for the specific content area, including the development of on-line instructional modulars and courses;To develop a work plan with participating district(s) contact person or project administrator and BOCES supervisor;To provide demonstration lessons and staff training;Provide in-district guidance and support for Ulster County teachers and administrators;Collect and disseminate research findings and promote research in best practices in K-12 literacy;Support the successful implementation of the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects ;Provide professional development, modeling and coaching in classroom pedagogy, data-driven instruction, current exemplary evidence-based teaching practice in reading and writing, and other topics as required;Work with Ulster BOCES programs and schools to promote successful literacy practice in classrooms grades K-12;Multi-task multiple projects;To assume other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
NYS Certification as Literacy (Birth - Grade 6) or Literacy (Grades 5-12)
NYS Certification as Elementary Teacher (1-Grade 6) or NYS Certification in Special Ed.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster BOCES Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County ("BOCES"), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation ("sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to the BOCES Compliance Officer, Dr. Jonah Schenker, Deputy Superintendent in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005 -2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov .