LOCATION:                          Special Education – Airline Drive Academy

SCHEDULE:                        10M/FT plus an additional 35 days during the school year

BASIC FUNCTION:  
The Behavior Specialist (BOCES) will be responsible for working collaboratively with staff and administrators on implementing behavior support practices; including but not limited to behavior observation/monitoring, behavior consultations and behavior interventions. Serves as primary contact to staff for behavior related reporting, data collection and training and assessment tracking. Works with the Student Placement Administrator and the Director of Special Education on the development of behavioral systems within the Special Education Division, including the development and implementation of a Functional Behavior Analysis/Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP) Quality Assurance Process, website for staff and families on behavioral resources and targeted professional development and consultation on classroom management plans.  Does other related work, as required. Works under general supervision of the Director of Special Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts student consultations to advise on behavior support practices.
2. Serves as a member of the BOCES Intake Team to review applications for students to BOCES programs.
3. Designs, implements and monitors behavior interventions for students with disabilities.
4. Prepares written reports as needed to outside psychiatric professionals/community agencies regarding behavioral concerns of students with disabilities.
5. Maintains data on the effectiveness of behavior interventions for specific students and types of programs within the Division.
6. Conducts classroom observations to support behavior related management and instruction.
7. Conducts functional behavioral assessments and design, implements and monitors behavior intervention plans.
8. Develops and implements a Quality Assurance Process for FBA/BIP which will involve embedded professional development to staff on the development of high-quality Behavior Improvement Plans.
9. Prepares reports for the Committee on Special Education on the results of Functional Behavioral Assessments including recommendations for Behavioral Improvement Plans.
10. Serves as a member of the Committee on Special Education for students with behavioral concerns.
11. Provides teacher-coaching and support related to classroom management.
12. Collects and analyzes data to advise on behavioral practices across the district.
13. Provides training to staff on positive behavioral interventions, data collection and progress monitoring of behaviors.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
15. Comprehensive knowledge of the role of school administrators, teachers, social workers, school counselors and psychologists related to school improvement.
16. Thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of school improvement including but not limited to support services, classroom management, behavior management, staff effectiveness.
17. Thorough knowledge of student/youth assessment, behavior and classroom management systems.
18. Thorough knowledge on the behavioral impact of mental health issues, autism, brain injuries and developmental disabilities.
19. Working knowledge of Education Law, Rules and Regulations.
20. Ability to act in a coaching capacity to staff to improve the skills related to positive behavioral interventions.
21. Ability to organize tasks and set priorities.
22. Ability to relate to and support program staff.
23. Ability to train staff on behavior data collection and analysis.
24. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
25. Ability to develop an understanding of school improvement, systems change and reform issues.
26. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
27. Ability to prepare and present written reports.
28. Ability to work with families on positive behavior plans for students with disabilities.
29. Ability to remain current in educational research on behavior analysis and management.
30. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

POSITION:    Curriculum & Evaluation Consultant (10M Position + 20 days summer work)

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Multiple Locations

BASIC FUNCTION:

Will be responsible for working collaboratively with staff and administrators on providing instructional support services to enhance teaching skills through incorporating the analysis of student performance data. Provide a variety of specialized support to educators to improve the outcomes of students. Support curriculum redesign to ensure alignment with the Next Generation Learning Standards. Does other related work, as required. Works under general supervision of the Director of Curriculum & Instructional Data

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and deliver the appropriate ongoing and sustained professional development in key areas of curriculum, pedagogy and instructional data.
2. Develop and deliver workshops on highly effective teaching practices.
3. Work collaboratively with the teachers and the administrators to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning practices.
4. Assist in set-up of systems to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.
5. Assist in the integration of technology to leverage teaching and learning as well as reporting data.
6. Coach, mentor, motivate teachers and lead adult learning.
7. Influence teachers to take positive action and accountability for student achievement.
8. Monitor progress and measure outcomes relative to the goals and objectives of professional development.
9. Support the use of data in designing instruction and interventions for the success of all students.
10. Develop and maintain relationships with administrative teams to ensure that the necessary information and resources are available to support student learning.
11. Knowledge of technology supported curriculum resources, coherent formative and summative assessments.

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

BASIC FUNCTION:  
The work involves the responsibility of working on a regional and/or individual district level to promote and support all aspects of the use of technologies to support student achievement in the PreK-12 educational setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Specifically, the work involves responsibility for training and instructing school district administrators, teachers and teaching staff on using classroom software applications supported by a BOCES Regional Information Center (RIC).
2. The incumbent also provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance to school districts, administrators, teachers and teaching staff regarding planning and implementing technology integration into curricula in alignment with current New York State learning standards.
3. The incumbent also provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance in district-wide technology planning as it relates to state and federal reporting and grant applications.
4. The incumbent collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage and optimize the use of instructional software and network resources to support quality teaching and learning.
5. This skilled professional works independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

LOCATION:                          Special Education – Maywood Academy

BASIC FUNCTION:          
The work involves responsibility to provide routine practical nursing care of students including those with special health care needs in accordance with detailed and well-defined policies, rules and regulations.  Employees assist either a School Nurse Teacher, Registered Professional Nurse (School) or School Physician in providing care to students.  The work requires the understanding of and skill in routine practical nursing procedures and practices but does not require the exercise of professional judgment called for in the position of Registered Professional Nurse.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of either a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Physician.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Provides routine practical nursing care to students with special healthcare needs.

2.     Provides first aid treatment to students following accidents or other incidents on school property.

3.     Administers oral, topical and inhalant medication to students according to State Education Department guidelines.

4.     Provides gastrostomy feeding (bolus method or with medication) and nasogastric tube feedings.

5.     Keeps attendance records, health records and related documents on special needs students of the school district.

6.     Notifies parents and family physician of accidents or other health problems of students.

7.     Consults with Registered Professional Nurse and teaching staff on various health issues.

8.     Maintains an inventory of health office supplies and equipment.

9.     Arranges transportation for sick or injured students with special needs to their homes, hospital or physician’s office.

10.   Administers medications as prescribed by a physician.

11.   Arranges for physicals and maintains health records for students with special health care needs.

12.   Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices.

13.   Working knowledge of health office sanitation and hygiene.

14.   Ability to apply therapeutic treatments and medications as prescribed.

15.   Ability to understand and accurately carry out detailed oral and written instructions.

16.   Ability to keep records and make reports.

17.   Ability to get along well with others.

18.   Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

LOCATION:          Special Education – Schenectady City School District

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide social work counseling services in the individual, group and consultant setting, and as directed by student Individual Education Programs. Student populations served include elementary, middle and high school students with disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assessment, case management, counseling and referral for youth and families.
2. Consultation and collaboration with teachers and administrators.

Location:     Educational Support Services - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

Basic Function:

Provides regional training and coaching in the area of curriculum, pedagogy and instructional data consistent with federal and state law, regulations and policy. Does other related work, as required. Works under general supervision of the Director of Curriculum & Instructional Data.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deliver the appropriate ongoing and sustained professional development in key areas of curriculum, pedagogy and instructional data.
2. Develop and deliver workshops on highly effective teaching practices.
3. Work collaboratively with the teachers and administrators to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning practices.
4. Assist in set-up of systems to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.
5. Assist in the integration of technology to leverage teaching and learning as well as reporting data.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with component districts and administrative teams to ensure that the necessary information and resources are available to support each district.
7. Support school district efforts to make connections with the community.
8. Coach, mentor, and motivate teachers.
9. Influence teachers to take positive action and accountability for student achievement.
10. Monitor progress and measure outcomes relative to the goals and objectives of the professional development.
11. Support the use of data in designing instruction and interventions for success of all students.
12. Knowledge of technology supported curriculum resources, coherent formative and summative assessments, and how to work with adult learners is the foundation of the position.

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Adult Health Careers Program @ 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road

SCHEDULE:        Monday & Tuesday 8:00AM – 2:30PM

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct students in the theory, proper practices, procedures and skills associated with the Practical Nursing Program and other Health Careers programs. To teach theoretical knowledge in the classroom in such a way that it transfers to practical application during the clinical experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for developing and evaluating student progress, teaching safe work habits and protocols in alignment with scope of practice, while emphasizing professionalism, safety, reliability, competence, loyalty and dependability in clinical areas.
2. Responsible for supervising and evaluating student progress in clinical areas based on defined classroom curriculum.
3. Will work within the facilities to provide clinical nursing/health care program experiences aligned with and demonstrative of classroom curriculum while communicating with health careers teachers regarding students’ curricular learning and aligned objectives for specific clinical rotation placements.
4. Implement differential teaching strategies related to clinical areas.
5. Participates in ongoing professional development.
6. All other duties assigned by the Director of Health Careers & Services.

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Adult Health Careers Program @ 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road

SCHEDULE:        Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3:00PM – 8:00PM

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct students in the theory, proper practices, procedures and skills associated with the Practical Nursing Program and other Health Careers programs. To teach theoretical knowledge in the classroom in such a way that it transfers to practical application during the clinical experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for developing and evaluating student progress, teaching safe work habits and protocols and stressing the importance of reliability, competence, loyalty and dependability.

2. Responsible for supervising and evaluating student progress based on defined classroom curriculum.

3. Prepare students for their clinical experiences that they will have in various health care/nursing facilities as part of the Practical Nurse program.

4. Implement differential teaching strategies related to classroom-based curriculum.

5. Participates in ongoing professional development.

6. All other duties assigned by the Director of Health Careers & Services.

LOCATION:          Special Education & Career & Technical Education Buildings

BASIC FUNCTION:

Employees in this class have immediate responsibility for the direction and supervision of school nursing personnel within all BOCES programs engaged in a variety of school nursing activities.  Work also includes responsibility for assisting the school administrator in planning the overall school nursing program.  Employees confer with the school administrator in the formulation of work programs but exercise considerable professional judgment in executing the functions of BOCES school nurse offices and in the training, mentorship and oversight of nursing personnel.  Work is reviewed by the school administrator through oral discussion and review of written reports. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises the work of subordinates through oversight of school nurse office functions, review of case histories and written reports including a thorough understanding of students with 1:1 services, and by accompanying nurses on field visits and serving as an advisor on complex nursing situations.
2. Supports the evaluation process by providing input and feedback to the appropriate BOCES administrator on the competencies of assigned nursing staff.
3. Ensures compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the school nurse functions across all BOCES programs.
4. Provides coverage in nursing offices or classrooms, when necessary.
5. Serves as mentor to new members of nursing staff.
6. Serves as primary advisor to nursing staff on medication management.
7. Participates in new student intakes across all BOCES programs, including the preparation and review of student medical files for compliance and validity.
8. Communicates with families and/or home districts, or students of BOCES adult programs, about student physicals and immunizations and then thoroughly tracks and maintains records of such conversations.
9. Escalates potential issues of school nursing situations to BOCES administration, when appropriate.
10. Reviews medical standing orders and verifies regulatory compliance across all BOCES locations and programs, communicating needs for revision to the BOCES medical director liaison as necessary.
11. Supervises and participates in the maintenance of records and the preparation of statistical and activity reports relating to school nursing activities and programs.
12. Responsible for annual reporting of student immunizations across all BOCES programs.
13. May maintain master schedule to ensure coverage of school nursing assignments across all BOCES locations and programs.
14. May be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock medication (e.g. Albuterol, EpiPen, Narcan) at each BOCES location.
15. May plan and deliver orientation for new members of nursing staff through formal and informal training exercises.
16. May organize and facilitate required annual and bi-annual trainings, including but not limited to Narcan, First Aid, EpiPens, AED and CPR.
17. May provide coordination and support of student medical needs during the extended school year program.
18. May assist in preparation of required federal, state and local reports in computerized systems.
19. May conduct quarterly review of Medicaid files maintained by subordinate nursing staff.
20. May create and deliver lesson plans to secondary students focused on various personal hygiene practices and bathroom routines.
21. Performs related work as required.
22. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of professional nursing.
23. Thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to school nursing.
24. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school nursing and of their application to specific diseases and social conditions.
25. Thorough knowledge of resources available to persons in need of health services.
26. Good knowledge of the effects of illness on individuals.
27. Good knowledge of current developments in the field of school nursing.
28. Ability to train, instruct and supervise nurses in the principles of school nursing.
29. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and their families.
30. Ability to track and maintain records.
31. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.