About this opportunity
Dutchess BOCES lists this Staff Specialist - Literacy Specialist opportunity in poughkeepsie, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Administration/STAFF SPECIALIST - LITERACY SPECIALIST
Date Posted:
9/3/2026
Location:
Mid Hudson Regional Partnership Center
Closing Date:
10/13/2026
Anticipated:
Staff Specialist - Literacy Specialist
GENERAL STATEMENT
OF JOB:
The Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC) at Dutchess BOCES is seeking a Staff Specialist to support school districts in improving outcomes for students with disabilities across a four-county region. This position is funded through a five-year NYSED/OSE approved grant serving Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
• Full-time, 12-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits
REPORTS TO: Director of Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC)
SUPERVISES : N/A
QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE AND
COMPETENCIES:
• Current New York State Teaching Certification in Special Education required
• Literacy certification and SAS, SDA, SBL, or SDL certification preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in K 12 as a special education teacher
• Demonstrated experience providing professional development and collaborating with educators is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitate regional and in-district professional development on Literacy skills and other related topics as needed.
• Support training initiatives connected to special education, including the Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities.
• Provide modeling and coaching for teachers on instructional strategies, data collection, and teaching/reteaching practices to support student learning and skill development.
• Provide in-district support to educators across the 4 county region, including teachers and administrators, as needed.
• Attend NYSED-sponsored trainings and other professional development opportunities across New York State.
EVALUATION : Director of Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC)
SALARY : $95,000-$105,000
Worksite address
poughkeepsie, NY, 12600, US
Who can apply
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