LOCATION:          Northeastern Regional Information Center – Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy  
                              (Physical location of employee is at the discretion of the administrator in consultation with BOCES).

BASIC FUNCTION:

Supervise and administer some aspects of the Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy (CVLA) in the NERIC division at the Capital Region BOCES. To operate within moral and ethical concepts of the education profession. The work is performed under the general supervision of the designated Executive Principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve in support of the Executive Principal of the CVLA. 
2. Comply with and administer the appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures affecting the program.
3. Administer programs and COSERs related to the CVLA.
4. This position will require interaction at all levels of the BOCES organization and throughout the regional schools.
5. The Assistant Principal will work closely with administration in planning and decision-making regarding the future direction of the program.
6. Responsible for recommending and monitoring resources associated with program efforts of the NERIC division’s CVLA.
7. Supervise and evaluate SED certified staff teachers and teaching assistants, and service level staff as directed by the Executive Principal.
8. Serve as an active member of the CVLA administration team, assigned committees and professional organizations. 
9. Responsible for collaborating on the design of programs and learning activities to be recommended to the Executive Principal and NERIC Executive Team.
10. Accountable to the Executive Principal of the CVLA.
11. Support curriculum and instruction under the direction of Executive Principal.
12. Work with the Executive Principal to plan and provide professional learning opportunities for faculty and staff.
13. Ensure students have access to appropriate NYS assessments, including grades 3-8 ELA and Math and Regents examinations.
14. Work with program coordinators, school counselors, teachers, and other personnel to help create student schedules, implement and uphold student code of conduct and expectations, and track and monitor student attendance and grades.
15. Make recommendations for professional development and/or program improvements based on collected data.

LOCATION:          Special Education – Maywood Academy

BASIC FUNCTION:

In collaboration with the Principal, this position oversees day-to-day building operations, coordinates the comprehensive Special Education and Committee on Special Education (CSE) processes, leads student crisis and behavioral support systems, and assists in the management of student referrals from intake to placement. Acting as secondary in command, the Assistant Principal ensures full compliance with special education regulations, drives staff development, fosters family and district collaboration, and maintains a safe, supportive learning environment in the Principal’s absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support daily school operations, including student arrival and dismissal, transportation coordination, staffing coverage, scheduling, and overall building management.
2. Collaborate with district CSEs, families, and staff regarding student programming, IEP amendments, annual reviews, attendance concerns, behavioral needs, and other student-related matters.
3. Ensure compliance with IDEA and Part 200 regulations, review draft IEPs, participate in CSE meetings, and support staff in the development and implementation of high-quality, compliant special education programming.
4. Respond to student behavioral and crisis situations through a restorative and trauma-informed lens, including parent communication, oversight of required documentation, staff support, and disciplinary investigations.
5. Work closely with the Principal and Deputy Director to manage a high volume of student referrals, including scheduling intakes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to determine acceptance recommendations, communicating with district personnel and families regarding referral status, and facilitating the intake process from referral through placement.
6. Participate in building committees and BOCES-wide committees to help lead initiatives focused on safety, attendance, student engagement, instructional innovation, and continuous improvement.
7. Collaborate with instructional coaches and administrative colleagues to support teacher development, instructional effectiveness, and staff performance.
8. Assist with the planning and implementation of faculty meetings, staff professional learning, student activities, and school-wide events.
9. Oversee operational responsibilities, including purchase order review, service verification, and other administrative functions that support effective program delivery.
10. Perform supervisory, evaluative, and other duties as assigned by the Principal, such as evaluating teachers and teaching assistants following BOCES guidelines.
11. Assistant Principal will take on the operation of the school in the Principal's absence, when necessary.
12. Performs related duties, as required.

LOCATION:        Northeast Regional Information Center – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:

This senior management administrative position at Capital Region BOCES reports directly to the Deputy District Superintendent & Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Technology Officer’s primary responsibilities include the management of instructional technology, with a focus of integrating technology into the curricula of all schools grades K-12. This includes the development, installation and integration of programs and policies for student learning, student attendance, student records as well as all other information systems development and support. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) provides oversight and leadership of the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) and all related services.  Responsibilities include management of NERIC CoSers, budgets, staffing and service delivery.  The CTO leads long-term strategic planning and day-to-day operations of the division.

The CTO collaborates with 136 districts within the NERIC region, as well as statewide colleagues, to establish consistent technology standards and strengthen network security. The goal is to enhance digital integration, maximize investments, and mitigate cyber security risks. The CTO directly supervises NERIC Deputy Directors and serves on the senior leadership team, supporting organization-wide growth and implementation of Enterprise Goals. Works closely with the Assistant Superintendent for NERIC to synchronize external regional initiatives with internal strategic goals, ensuring divisional priorities and long-term objectives are completely aligned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Overall leadership of the NERIC division to ensure effective delivery of services to school districts to support instructional programs across the region.
2. Manages the development, pricing, and structural integrity of technology Cooperative Service Agreements (Co-Sers). Coordinates with New York State Education Department (NYSED) to secure approval for aidable regional technology services.
3. Works with administrative and instructional leaders to identify and promote the use of current and emerging technologies to support excellence in student learning and to improve services for all stakeholders.
4. Facilitates regional advisory committees of district technology leaders to align RIC service offerings with evolving needs of the component schools.
5. Oversees project management and NERIC deliverables.
6. Exercises independent judgment in strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, coordination, and maintenance of information and technology systems and related infrastructure throughout the BOCES.
7. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, manage risk and maximize return on investment.
8. Collaborates with administrative and instructional leaders to promote the use of current and emerging technologies that support student learning and improve services for all stakeholders.
9. Oversees careful management of vendors and vendor contracts, reviewing technical specifications, ensuring service Level Agreements (SLAs), uptime guarantees, and hardware warranties protect BOCES’ financial investments as well as establishing terms and conditions to meet district needs.
10. Establishes technical support workflows and sets strict Service Level Descriptions (SLDs) for internal staff and component districts utilizing BOCES infrastructure.
11. Recruits, mentors, and evaluates staff and works with Deputy Directors to supervise specialized personnel (e.g. Network Engineers, Database Administrators, Systems Analysts, Cybersecurity Specialists, Training Specialists).
12. Works in collaboration with Assistant Superintendent of NERIC and statewide RIC Directors on the rollout of major state initiatives.
13. Defines and identifies resource requirements and provides solutions related to information and technology systems, including risk-management programs.
14. Communicate effectively with board members, administrators, teachers, students, parents, community members, and business partners.
15. Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations related to data security, privacy, and operational requirements.
16. Oversees development and maintenance of instructional technology systems, business analytics and information management systems, data collection and management, and reporting processes, including policy development and implementation in these areas.
17. Performs other duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the District Superintendent and Deputy District Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer as a direct report to them and ultimately to the Board.
18. Oversight includes, but is not limited to, leadership of services responsible for:
    • Data security and privacy.
    • Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST) threat monitoring, endpoint security, vulnerability scanning, and serving as incident commander in the event of a network breach.
    • Design, maintenance, and scaling of physical networks, fiber-optic rings, data centers, cloud environments, and server architectures supporting the region.
    • Data backup strategies, failover protocols, and disaster recovery planning to ensure continuity of critical operations.
    • Building technologies and physical security systems (e.g., surveillance, access control locks).
    • Instructional and e-Learning services such as technology integration.
    • Level 1 Data Warehouse operations, ensuring secure collection, cleaning, and transmission of student information (SIRS) to the state's Level 2 database for accountability metrics.
    • Procurement, deployment, inventory management, and end-of-life disposal of physical devices