Dual Language Program Support Specialist Capital District Regional Bilingual Education Resource Net

Job Description

Questar III BOCES is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to fill the position of Dual Language Program Support Specialist, Capital District Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (CD RBERN). CD RBERN at Questar III serves several counties in northeastern New York, providing technical assistance and professional development to districts/schools in order to improve instructional practices and educational outcomes of students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). The RBERN is funded through a contract awarded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Responsibilities:

• Coaching and modeling best practices for Dual Language and ENL teachers
• Presenting and training on national trends, guiding principles and best practices in Dual Language program development
• Implementation and evaluation; assisting with the management of professional development calendars and the CD RBERN website
• Disseminating ENL and Dual Language specific information and resources to stakeholders within the CD RBERN service area
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• NYS teaching certification in ESOL (all grades) OR
• Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) OR
• Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) with a Bilingual Education Extension, five (5) years of successful teaching and/or coaching experience in an educational setting
• Oral and written proficiency in Spanish and English
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Preferred applicants will have experience in educational research and improvement initiatives specific to Dual Language program implementation

Please visit www.rbern.org and for Questar III BOCES www.questar.org.