LOCATION:          Special Education – Maywood Academy

BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve in support of the Special Education School Principal. Comply with and administer the appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures affecting the Special Education Division.  Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide administrative and curriculum support to the Principal to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment aligned with NYS Next Generation Learning Standards, P-12 Learning Standards, and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) requirements.
2. Assist in all aspects of daily school operations, including the implementation of policies, programs, and curriculum activities that support individualized student development.
3. Ensure compliance with IDEA and other relevant regulations while advocating for best practices in special education.
4. Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings and support teachers with IEP development.
5. Evaluate teachers and teaching assistants following BOCES guidelines.
6. Address student discipline issues through a restorative and trauma-informed lens, ensuring follow through on referrals with
7. teachers, parents, and students support positive behavioral growth and accountability.
8. Champion inclusive practices that promote dignity, autonomy, and self-advocacy for all students.
9. Lead and support professional development to enhance instructional practices and staff growth.
10. Serve as acting Principal in the Principal’s absence, overseeing school operations to ensure continuity and stability.

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

LOCATION:          Northeastern Regional Information Center – Albany or North Country Region       

BASIC FUNCTION:

Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) Cooperative Technology Services provides information technology resources, data security platforms and management to support school districts comprehensive technology inventory to include network, servers, end user devices, etc. and security posture. CTS also includes onsite and remote support from multiple NERIC teams. This position will provide leadership for all Cooperative Technology Services activities in the NERIC footprint under the general direction of the Deputy Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides oversight for all Cooperative Technical Services. Supports process for interviewing and recommending employment for CTS staff.
2. Supervises and evaluates the activities of Cooperative Technology Services management staff.
3. Promotes and develops Cooperative Technology Services to BOCES and school districts.
4. Coordinate activities with Cooperative Technology Services designated staff on a continuous basis.
5. Interfaces with schools to help support development of potential technology solutions and the work of CTS activities and other NERIC services.
6. Assists in the development and monitoring of budgets, CoSers and planning documents.
7. Performs other tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor. Reports to the NERIC Deputy Director.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting in the management of the Northeastern Regional Information Center, performing most of the administrative duties required of the Center.  The Assistant Director oversees administrative supervisors in LAN, WAN, security and web services, and acts on behalf of the Director-NERIC in his or her absence.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with and assists the Director-NERIC;
2. Plans, organizes and controls the overall daily operation activities of the center and technical field staff to ensure continuity of services;
3. Oversee all aspects of providing LAN, WAN, security and web services to users;
4. Oversee the appropriate deployment and development of center personnel;
5. Oversee and monitors planning and implementation of instructional and administrative technology infrastructure;
6. Designs, plans, implements and manages Information Technology systems, including hardware, software, peripherals and other resources in coordination with the Director-NERIC;
7. Establishes technical policies to ensure security and functionality of the network;
8. Oversee the employment, supervision, evaluation and discipline of LAN, WAN, security and web services staff;
9. Develop and recommend policies and procedures for effective center and district operations;
10. Assists the Director-NERIC in the development and monitoring of the Center’s coser/service, business models, budget, operating process, and billing of services;
11. Manages reseller contracts, manufacturer programs and related professional development and enterprise agreements;
12. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director- NERIC.
13. Thorough knowledge of the planning, designing and management of computer operations systems, programming, or applications development;
14. Thorough knowledge of the principles of implementing new technology; 
15. Good knowledge of project management;
16. Good knowledge of budget development;
17. Working knowledge of personnel management;
18. Ability to supervise technology staff, and perform staff development;
19. Exceptional written and oral communications skills;
20. Physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

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.