Program Manager for Learning Resources; STEM

Program Manager for Learning Resources

Instructional Support Services Supervisor:
Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Service Programs

Supervises:
Distance Learning Coordinator, Digital Resource Coordinator, School Library Coordinator, STEM Coordinator and Support Staff Personnel within Learning Resources.

Description:

Responsible for managing the Learning Resources staff and provide leadership, coordination and evaluation of all Learning Resources programs and STEM services provided to BOCES and/or component districts.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain current/cohesive vision for Learning Resources (including STEM) for BOCES and/or component districts.
• In collaboration with BOCES and/or district leadership; diagnose and assess district needs in all areas of Learning Resources (including STEM), considering the needs identified by district leadership.
• Develop customized programs based upon BOCES and/or district needs.
• Recommend and present curriculum changes to BOCES and/or component districts.
• Provide follow-up support and implementation for educational needs.
• Evaluate timing, effectiveness and results of program offerings for Learning Resources in all educational areas.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for recruiting, interviewing and recommending candidates for open positions.
• Responsible for fiscal management of a variety of COSER services and balancing organizational structure with available resources.
• Plan and recommend departmental budget to Assistant Superintendent, considering such factors as revenue, expenses, future needs and grant opportunities.
• Responsible for researching and recommending resource providers that enable Learning Resources to maximize educational opportunities. May negotiate contracts with such providers.
• Research, develop, and implement new COSER and programming opportunities and grow them to scale (E.g., Early College Access/Dual Enrollment).
• Supervise acquisition, maintenance and inventory of learning resources materials needed for optimal educational use by BOCES and/or component districts.
• Assist the Assistant Superintendent, in collaboration with other Program Managers, with implementing divisional and organizational goals.
• Serve as liaison for NYSED as related to educational changes and needs.
• Remain current with information with various education standards including, but not limited to, New York State Learning Standards and NYSED goals.
• Remain current with state & national curriculum requirements and trends, acquaint coordinators with such requirements and oversee such updates.
• Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff within the Learning Resources.
• Obtain general understanding of collective bargaining agreements and enforce provisions of those agreements.
• Serve as the Data Privacy Officer (DPO) for the CA BOCES and oversee data privacy agreements across CA BOCES divisions.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of ISS.

Salary: $93,500

Evaluation:
Annually by Assistant Superintendent for ISS

Terms of Employment: 12-month position

Tenure Area:
Program Manager for Learning Resources

Qualifications:

• Certification as School Building Leader (SBL), School District Leader (SDL), School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS), or School District Administrator (SDA).
• Three (3) - Five (5) years' professional development and teacher training experience desired.
• Five (5) years classroom experience desired.
• Knowledge of current use of technology in education and three (3) years' experience creating and managing systemic resources preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Application Procedure:
Apply online