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Dutchess BOCES

Professional Development Specialist

Dutchess BOCES, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, 12600

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Position Type: Administration/STAFF SPECIALIST-SCIENCE

Date Posted: 9/8/2025

Location: CTI - Educational Resources

Closing Date: 10/07/2025 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 with other Professional Development Specialists to design, implement and evaluate a variety of professional learning opportunities. The candidate should hold a 7 -12 Science certification. Candidates who are fluent in current technology integration and/or have experience with ENL students or special education are encouraged to apply. Plan and facilitate training in a variety of areas, including standards, content and concepts, instruction, assessment techniques, especially authentic and formative, culture/climate, and/or technology. Supports training and initiatives connected to science, including new standards and assessments, as well as Social Emotional Learning benchmarks, the Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework, Literacy, and the Literacy Briefs, Numeracy Briefs, and other initiatives as needed. Provide modeling for and/or mentoring of teachers in curriculum planning and delivery that engages students in inquiry and critical thinking skills. Provide in district support as needed to Dutchess County school district educators, including administration, in the areas of instruction, curriculum writing and other topics, as requested Attend training or professional development opportunities in or outside of New York State. Design, plan, and facilitate student enrichment activities including conferences, debates, and other functions. Support planning and implementation of countywide and agency initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds a current NYS Teaching Certificate, SAS/SDA/SBL/SDL certification preferred, 5+ years of teaching experience, K-12 .

GRADE LEVEL:

K-12/ Adult Learners

START DATE:

10/10/2025