Dutchess BOCES
Professional Development Specialist - ELA
Dutchess BOCES, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, 12600
Position Type:
Administration/STAFF SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Date Posted: 7/22/2025
Location: CTI - Educational Resources
Closing Date: 09/09/2025 Anticipated Vacancy Professional Development Specialist (1.0 FTE)
LOCATION(S):
Educational Resources- CTI
DUTIES:
Dutchess BOCES' Educational Resources is looking for Professional Development Specialist to enhance our Team! An Educational Resources Professional Development Specialist facilitates professional development through workshops, consultancies, roundtables and in district trainings as assigned throughout Dutchess County. S/he will work other Professional Development Specialists to design, implement and evaluate a variety of professional learning opportunities. Topics may include content standards, instructional practice, leadership, and technology integration. Preference to an individual with a background in ELA and/or Literacy. Plan and facilitate training in a variety of areas, including standards, content and concepts, instruction, culture/climate, and technology Provide modeling for and/or mentoring of teachers in curriculum planning and delivery that engages students in inquiry and critical thinking skills. Understands and researches the use of technology resources (hardware, software, wireless, media, internet, current technology topics, video conferencing, etc.) Test and recommend software and new technology applications for use in component districts, Support the development and implementation of student enrichment STEAM activities (i.e. eSports, etc). Provide support to Directors of Technology in the development and review of the Technology Plans and ERAC members in the areas of instruction, curriclum writing and other topics, as requested Attend training or professional development opportunities in or outside of New York State.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds a current NYS Teaching Certificate, SAS/SDA/SBL/SDL certification preferred, 5+ years of teaching experience
GRADE LEVEL:
Secondary
START DATE:
ASAP
Date Posted: 7/22/2025
Location: CTI - Educational Resources
Closing Date: 09/09/2025 Anticipated Vacancy Professional Development Specialist (1.0 FTE)
LOCATION(S):
Educational Resources- CTI
DUTIES:
Dutchess BOCES' Educational Resources is looking for Professional Development Specialist to enhance our Team! An Educational Resources Professional Development Specialist facilitates professional development through workshops, consultancies, roundtables and in district trainings as assigned throughout Dutchess County. S/he will work other Professional Development Specialists to design, implement and evaluate a variety of professional learning opportunities. Topics may include content standards, instructional practice, leadership, and technology integration. Preference to an individual with a background in ELA and/or Literacy. Plan and facilitate training in a variety of areas, including standards, content and concepts, instruction, culture/climate, and technology Provide modeling for and/or mentoring of teachers in curriculum planning and delivery that engages students in inquiry and critical thinking skills. Understands and researches the use of technology resources (hardware, software, wireless, media, internet, current technology topics, video conferencing, etc.) Test and recommend software and new technology applications for use in component districts, Support the development and implementation of student enrichment STEAM activities (i.e. eSports, etc). Provide support to Directors of Technology in the development and review of the Technology Plans and ERAC members in the areas of instruction, curriclum writing and other topics, as requested Attend training or professional development opportunities in or outside of New York State.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds a current NYS Teaching Certificate, SAS/SDA/SBL/SDL certification preferred, 5+ years of teaching experience
GRADE LEVEL:
Secondary
START DATE:
ASAP