Provide overall leadership to the Westside Academy program.  Westside Academy is a therapeutic alternative program supporting students in grades 7-12 impacted by trauma and struggle with issues surrounding self-esteem, depression, school phobia, anxiety, anger, and substance use disorders.

Typical Duties:

1. Uphold all rules, policies, regulations, and procedures of Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to instruction and academic issues.
2. Plan, develop, and evaluate the quality of instructional programs and services within Westside Academy using multiple measures.
3. Provide direct supervision to classroom teachers and support personnel through the completion of Annual Professional Performance Reviews
4. Supervise curriculum development and implementation focusing on best practices aligned with New York State standards.
5. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Westside Academies Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) program ensuring all students are receiving the appropriate academic, behavioral, and social emotional interventions they need to successfully meet their goals.
6. Supervise program-wide staffing efforts and make employment recommendations to the Assistant Superintendents for Human Resources and Instructional Programs
7. Provide fiscal development and management of program budgets to include staffing and unit cost recommendations ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational programs and services grounded in research-based best practices.
8. Collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate transportation schedules and the delivery of student support services.
9. Facilitate the development of grant proposals to support additional funding for program initiatives.
10. Supervise the preparation and submission of appropriate local, state, and federal reports related to the Westside Academy’s instructional program.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 8 - 9, 2024  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 8, 2024      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2024 - August 20, 2024

The Intern is responsible for assisting the Secondary Special Education Supervisor with the planning, management and evaluation of the Extended School Year Program (ESYP).

1. Assist the Special Education Supervisor in supervising the instructional programs at the ESYP.
2. Assist in planning and conducting faculty meetings, workshops and conferences.
3. Assist the Secondary Special Education Supervisor in supervising and evaluating teachers and support personnel.
4. Support the Special Education Supervisor in coordinating communication among classroom teachers, component school district personnel and parents.
5. Assist in conducting individual conferences with staff and in offering constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
6. Assist in the supervision of curriculum development and in the implementation/use of appropriate teaching strategies and instructional resources.
7. Assist in supervising the implementation of the Individualized Education Plans (IEP), student assessments and recommendations to districts on placement, programs and services for students with disabilities.
8. Prepare and maintain class and district lists.
9. Assist in directing matters affecting the operation of the classroom, i.e., approving requisitions, visitation days and field trips.
10. Prepare and maintain a portfolio of their experiences.
11. Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.