Grant-funded position for the RECOVS learning loss grant, supporting the Literacy on the RISE project. The incumbent will provide specific ELA interventions to small groups of students in grades 3-7 in-person, in component districts. 

17 hours per week

Positions will be in the following districts: Chenango Forks, Deposit, Greene, Johnson City, Newark Valley and Sidney.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support student achievement in one or more schools across a regional consortium of 10 school districts located in Broome, Tioga, Delaware and Chenango Counties and district-based ELA/literacy professional learning
• Deliver a variety of evidence-based/informed interventions as defined by the Broome-Tioga BOCES Literacy on the RISE project scope
• Collect student performance data for the purposes of monitoring, reporting, communicating student progress
• Use a variety of student performance and screening data to inform the delivery of ELA interventions at both the elementary and/or early secondary level
• Collaborate with general education, special education and student support services staff to ensure that interventions are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate with teachers, district and BOCES administrators, and families regarding student progress
• Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team in one or more assigned school buildings
• Attend appropriate training for the specific literacy-focused interventions prescribed by the grant management team
• The teacher will report to the Broome-Tioga BOCES Administrator for Instructional Support Services (Project Coordinator) 

Job Description:

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of community schools by analyzing data on student outcomes, attendance, and strategic effectiveness.
• Addresses any challenges or issues that arise within the community schools’ network and implements strategies to overcome obstacles and improve outcomes.
• Supervises coordinators and or/advisors to ensure implementation effectiveness
• Develops and implements strategic plans for community schools to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and community partners to align resources and support services for students and families.
• Leads and facilitates meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions for staff and region.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community School Coordinators work within assigned schools to develop and implement the community school model. Although specific duties are defined by the needs of the school in which a coordinator serves, duties include:

Leadership:

• Work with school administration to develop and implement the community school approach.
• Serve on assigned school teams representing community school concepts.
• Provide leadership to promote the community school model.
• Facilitate focus groups of administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, and students identifying areas of strength and challenges within the school.
• Develop an inventory that outlines resources and gaps in service

Development of Partnerships:

• Utilize data from the district's needs assessment to recruit and organize partnerships to meet school needs.
• Align community and school resources to ensure coherence without duplication of services

Family Engagement:

• Direct family engagement and involvement in collaboration with school staff and administration.
• Develop opportunities to allow underrepresented parents a voice while providing schools with needed feedback from parents traditionally disengaged from school.
• Develop and facilitate events that are designed to bring families together for fun and sharing

Intern Supervision:

• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student interns each semester to help develop the community school model

Administrative:

• Maintain records and data necessary for program evaluation.
• Supervise data collection from interns and volunteers.
• Facilitate organization and oversight of any necessary paperwork required by the school district

Grant-funded position for the RECOVS learning loss grant, supporting the Literacy on the RISE project. The incumbent will provide specific ELA interventions to small groups of students in grades 3-7 in-person, in component districts. 

10 Month Position

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support student achievement in one or more schools across a regional consortium of 10 school districts located in Broome, Tioga, Delaware and Chenango Counties and district-based ELA/literacy professional learning
• Deliver a variety of evidence-based/informed interventions as defined by the Broome-Tioga BOCES Literacy on the RISE project scope
• Collect student performance data for the purposes of monitoring, reporting, communicating student progress
• Use a variety of student performance and screening data to inform the delivery of ELA interventions at both the elementary and/or early secondary level
• Collaborate with general education, special education and student support services staff to ensure that interventions are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate with teachers, district and BOCES administrators, and families regarding student progress
• Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team in one or more assigned school buildings
• Attend appropriate training for the specific literacy-focused interventions prescribed by the grant management team
• The teacher will report to the Broome-Tioga BOCES Administrator for Instructional Support Services (Project Coordinator) 

Grant-funded position for the RECOVS learning loss grant, supporting the Literacy on the RISE project.

10 Month Position

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with members of the Professional Learning and Innovation Center and district administration in the design of regional and district-based ELA/literacy professional learning
• Provide district-based ELA/literacy professional learning and coaching for participating districts (Grades PK-6)
• Facilitate targeted, district-based professional learning, including, but not limited to: 
  • Providing feedback to teachers in an ongoing coaching cycle of conversation around literacy assessment and using data to support teachers with identifying interventions to meet specific student needs
  • Modeling effective intervention delivery
  • Facilitate data team meetings using relevant data to assist teachers in designing instruction for impact on student literacy achievement
  • Participating in district-based team meetings with teachers and administrators regarding systems components that impact achievement (assessment and data systems, communication and collaboration strategies, scheduling for access to instruction, and purposeful use of resources)
  • Supporting district administration in their implementation of systems that support all learners
• Access current research and best practices to integrate into professional learning experiences
• Work in conjunction with the grant coordinator to monitor grant implementation activities in assigned districts and grant deliverables including objectives, activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders and student support teams to; implement systems for data collection around literacy using a regionally standardized data set and collection methodology.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the District Equity in Literacy team, to determine implementation plans for individual school district(s) and ensure equitable access for students and families.
• Work with building and district leaders to ensure access to the literacy clinic: scheduling, referral and staffing coordination with district leadership

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Virtual Learning Academy Principal
• Assists with purchasing supplies and materials
• Assists with copies and preparation of materials as needed
• Assists with updating service webpages
• Prepares required reports and collects a variety of data
• Organizes and maintains service-related files
• Utilizes software applications, including but not limited to Edgenuity, School Tool, Microsoft Office, Cleartrack, Frontline, and Google Applications
• Assists with scheduling/enrollment of students
• Answer VLA main office phone, addressing parent and student questions as needed
• Does related work as required