Position Title

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICE - HOME INSTRUCTION

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

Full-time (1.0 FTE); 7.5 hourday; 12 months per year position

The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here:

• Organizes and maintains student Home Instruction records (i.e., instructional plans, quarterly reports, assessments)
• Confers with the Director and other BOCES administrators who direct/determine Home Instruction policy and operations
• Communicates with school district stakeholders, parents/guardians, students, and Department of Social Services, as needed
• Expedites and prepare reports to inform Home Instruction goals and financial decisions that are made by the Director
• Maintains records
• Authors correspondence required for the daily operation of the service, program or department
• Performs related work necessary for the efficient execution of administrative functions of the Home Instruction program
• Carries out all other duties as assigned

Civil Service Title

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive Civil Service position.  The selected candidate must possess this title or be among the top three of the binding Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List for this title.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, secretarial science, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in an office setting; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in an office setting; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits above.

*NOTE: Successful completion of coursework in computer science, business administration, secretarial science or a related field at a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with 12 credit hours being equivalent to one (l) year of experience.

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of office management; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of computer software including spreadsheet and word processing; working knowledge of administrative principles and practices; knowledge of policies and program objectives; ability to plan, implement and coordinate activities typically required in program administration; ability to keep records, prepare reports and supervise activities; ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective inter-personal relationships; ability to interact well with individuals or a group; ability to work independently, ability to express self clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; initiative and resourcefulness; responsive to customer needs; good judgment; ability to prioritize and to multi-task; ability to meet deadlines.

 

SALARY: Per Support Staff Association contract.  Plus comprehensive benefits package.

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

CLERICAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION; COOPERS EDUCATION CENTER

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