What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Secretary (Secretary I) position at Capital Region BOCES?
Capital Region BOCES provides both educational programs and educational support services to area students. We are preparing students & educators for success, and we employ hundreds of individuals who support that mission. Our Special Education division provides a comprehensive array of programs to meet the instructional needs of students with exceptionalities who are not able to be educated in their home districts. Our team ensures that educational programs are administered, and schools run efficiently and effectively so our kids receive a world-class education. They are guided by 5 commitments that support their mission and purpose- Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership.
What You Will Do
As a Special Education Secretary, you will work directly with our Deputy Director to support our in-house and itinerant programs. Every day is an exciting, fulfilling experience.
You will make a difference! You will be working with a close-knit team that is very collaborative. At the end of each day, you will leave work with a sense of satisfaction that you made a difference and really helped students in your division succeed. Along with great job satisfaction, you will receive:
To apply, simply register in our online application system by clicking the link below. Once you create your account, select School Related Personnel as your application type. Once your application is created, be sure to submit your official application to Vacancy Number 2026-145. The selected applicant for this role will receive a NY HELPS appointment in the title of Secretary I.
A detailed Job Description and Application are available in Recruitfront.
Qualified submissions will be considered for all available vacancies. As a public employer, we fall under the jurisdiction of Albany County Civil Service. This terrific opportunity would be a provisional appointment under the title “Public Information Specialist (BOCES)”.
For More Details On This Role Contact
Amanda Farmer, Personnel Assistant II at 518-862-4913 or by email at crbrecruitment@neric.org.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we invite you to view our policy, go to our website at http://capregboces.org/Employment/Index.cfm
Connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram & Glassdoor
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/
https://neric.org/employment/
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/apply-to-boces/
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/job-openings/
What You Will Do
As a Special Education Secretary, you will work directly with our Deputy Director to support our in-house and itinerant programs. Every day is an exciting, fulfilling experience.
- You will support the Deputy Director as they manage and supervise itinerant employees serving students in our component school districts.
- Your day will be busy supporting special education division by ensuring our special education referrals are processed efficiently. This includes reviewing and tracking intake documentation for completeness, requesting information from school districts when needed and maintaining detailed files.
- You will play an integral role by accurately entering special education related data into the appropriate systems to produce accurate reports geared to improve our services for our students.
- You will assist our division staff by monitoring and tracking various professional development activities in real time to ensure that accurate credit is awarded.
- You will be an important resource for school districts and parents of students participating in our programs.
You will make a difference! You will be working with a close-knit team that is very collaborative. At the end of each day, you will leave work with a sense of satisfaction that you made a difference and really helped students in your division succeed. Along with great job satisfaction, you will receive:
- Platinum level, co-pay-based health insurance program; Individual or Family options available and BOCES pays 79% of the premium
- Membership in a public, pension-based retirement system
- Generous paid time off including vacation days, sick time and thirteen paid holidays
- Annual pay increases
- At least three years of clerical experience (combination of higher ed and experience may be considered)
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong desire to help our exceptional students succeed
- Experience in a school district/special education office is a plus
- Passion to help others, great communication skills and a personal drive for continuous learning.
To apply, simply register in our online application system by clicking the link below. Once you create your account, select School Related Personnel as your application type. Once your application is created, be sure to submit your official application to Vacancy Number 2026-145. The selected applicant for this role will receive a NY HELPS appointment in the title of Secretary I.
A detailed Job Description and Application are available in Recruitfront.
Qualified submissions will be considered for all available vacancies. As a public employer, we fall under the jurisdiction of Albany County Civil Service. This terrific opportunity would be a provisional appointment under the title “Public Information Specialist (BOCES)”.
For More Details On This Role Contact
Amanda Farmer, Personnel Assistant II at 518-862-4913 or by email at crbrecruitment@neric.org.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we invite you to view our policy, go to our website at http://capregboces.org/Employment/Index.cfm
Connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram & Glassdoor
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/
https://neric.org/employment/
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/apply-to-boces/
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/job-openings/
