Special Education Secretary; Secretary

Special Education Secretary (Secretary I)

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.

• You will support the Deputy Director as they manage and supervise itinerant employees serving students in our component school districts.
• You will review and track intake documentation for completeness, request information from school districts when needed and maintain detailed files.
• You will accurately enter 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 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, register in our online application system; once you create your account, select School Related Personnel as your application type. Submit your official application to Vacancy Number . The selected applicant will receive a NY HELPS appointment in the title of Secretary I.

Amanda Farmer, Personnel Assistant II at 518‑862‑4913 or by email at crbrecruitment.

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