PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a new Library Media Center including selection of materials, resources, and digital databases to serve all Center for Special Services schools and campuses.
• Set up systems and structures to manage and monitor CSS Library Media Center. Collaborate with CSS administrators for budgeting, ordering, and inventorying resources.
• Contribute to the culture of reading across CSS programs and campuses by identifying appropriate resources and tools, including assistive and instructional technology, to create greater access to reading materials, including those for research and community-based opportunities.
• Work directly with students for Library/Media Studies classes that are appropriate and accessible for all students’ reading and developmental levels.
• Ensure a Culturally Responsive and diverse library and media collection.
• Develop partnerships with classroom teachers, related service providers, clinicians, and principals to develop library curriculum that promotes interdisciplinary learning.
• Provide direct instruction and/or push into classrooms and work side-by-side with classroom teachers and students.
• Connect with a wide audience by growing CSS existing digital presence (school and Center websites and social media platforms) may include blog posts, webinars, and newsletters.
• Build relationships with SEPTA (Special Education Parent-Teacher Association)
• Seek resources through the SLS Library Council, participate in professional learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the SWBOCES Center for Professional Learning Supervisor of the School Library Systems
• Other responsibilities appropriate to the role of Library Media Specialist

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions, and actions.
• Develop and implement a high quality, standards-based music education curriculum, including the integration of technology, which will promote students’ comprehensive understanding and appreciation of music.
• Provide music education instruction to a wide range of students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels.
• Develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons to address specific student learning challenges.
• As requested, collaborate with instructional teams in the preparation of student IEP’s and BIP’s.
• Work collaboratively with building-level teams to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Make instructional and program recommendations for growth in the district’s counseling plan.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and related-service providers to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a consistent basis.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

    PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.

Southern Westchester BOCES is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Building Principal . SWBOCES, whose core values are trust, respect, collaboration, while always striving for excellence, provides special education programs throughout Westchester County which offer the full continuum of student services. This position serves the needs of all students in a supportive and therapeutic setting, while simultaneously emphasizing social and emotional skill development and a rigorous curriculum aligned to the NYS Standards.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership:

• Serve as the instructional leader of the building team in data driven decision making, the building of inclusionary practices and full continuum of services, as well as transition planning for all students.
• Build a positive school culture that aligns with the SWBOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals, based on the values of Trust, Respect, Collaboration and Excellence.
• Support on-going work towards the SWBOCES goals of developing shared language around instructional process and planning and building a connected learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and clinical staff to identify individual learning needs of all students.
• Ensure the implementation of all students’ Individual Education Plans
• Lead and facilitate instructional planning based on the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards in all classes.
• Support and coach instructional staff in developing differentiated, rigorous lessons designed to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with instructional staff on the use of assessments and additional data to inform instructional decisions and planning.

Leadership and Administration:

• Effectively manage a range of administrative responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain an efficient  master schedule which provides required and elective courses.
• Participate in the hiring process of building-level and center-wide staff.
• Instituting appropriate action to ensure that program facilities are safe, healthy and conducive to learning.
• Regularly monitor program budgets and initiate necessary adjustments.
• Prepare and complete required paperwork and reporting accurately and on time.
• Share supervision and administration of Extended School Year (ESY) programs.

Supervision and Evaluation of Staff:

• Manage building-level personnel.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Standards and Commissioner’s Regulations, Board Policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Evaluation of both certificated and non-certificated staff.
• Collaboratively identify and plan for the provision of  the professional development needs of all staff.
• Coordinate the training required for implementing curriculum and assessment in compliance with current NYSED and federal requirements.

• Program Development and Growth:

• Collaborate and participate in the Intake Process for potential students.
• Develop programs based on federal and state mandates as well as emerging district needs.
• Identification of programmatic needs and develop programs accordingly.

• Student Management and Assessment:

• Development of positive relationships with a wide range of classified and non-classified students.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, component districts and consultants to build individual plans for the success of each student.
• Creation of a school culture that values and supports all students in a safe and structured learning environment.

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, component district personnel and other agencies.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with a range of constituencies to meet the needs of our students and other clients.
• Collaborate with fellow Principals and other administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS

• New York State teaching certification in Physical Education.

• Prior training and experience in teaching adaptive physical education.

• Thorough understanding of New York State Physical Education Learning Standards.

• Knowledge of Special Education instructional strategies and the continuum of services available to students with disabilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate and serve as an integral member of a team.

• Must be available to work  07/07/2025 - 08/15/2025.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport students on field trips and to community-based programs.

• Drive for additional trips as needed.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and monitors student behavior by walking hallways, campus grounds, and cafeteria to ensure students are proceeding to their classes in an orderly manner.
• Oversees and monitors behavior of students on campus.
• Helps maintain order in classrooms and on school grounds by removing students in the event of unruly behavior.
• Takes attendance and searches for students who are on campus but not assigned in class.
• Greets visitors to campus, ascertains their business, issues a pass and directs the individuals(s) to the proper location.
• Guides students safely and controls traffic while school buses are arriving and departing.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Under the direction of a certified teacher, Provides instruction to students.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Assists teacher in providing whole group, small group or individual instruction.
• Supports student behavior management.
• Assists in the collection of data.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing care to students and/or performing related nursing services in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Provides supervisor with updates of student’s overall adjustment to school environment.
• Use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Under the direction of a certified teacher, Provides instruction to students.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Assists teacher in providing whole group, small group or individual instruction.
• Supports student behavior management.
• Assists in the collection of data.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.