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Director of Educational Support Services (ESS) (3.9.2026)
POSITION:                               Director of Educational Support Services (ESS)
 
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director of Educational Support Services (ESS). This 12-month executive role is responsible for leading comprehensive educational services for both internal BOCES programs and regional school districts.
 
The Director of ESS plays a critical role in providing executive oversight and strategic coordination of educational support programs and services that strengthen instructional practice and leadership capacity, while also delivering direct programming for students, to advance the implementation of New York State standards, assessments, graduation requirements, and New York State Education Department initiatives across component school districts.
 
LOCATION:                              Holtsville, NY
 
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of ESS provides executive oversight of the following programs and services, which are developed and operated by educational administrators and staff within the department:
  • Academic Summer Enrichment Programs
  • Arts-in-Education/Exploratory Enrichment/Instructional Musical Instrument Service
  • Assessment Scoring Services
  • Community School Resource Program – Mental Health and Student Support Services
  • Curriculum Council (facilitated by the Director to convene district Curriculum and Instruction leaders monthly to address curriculum, instruction, assessment, and NYSED initiatives)
  • Curriculum Support Services
  • High School Regional Summer School
  • Model Schools Program – Educational Technology Professional Learning and Instructional Innovation
  • Regional Professional Development
  • School Data Bank Services – Analytical Support and Data-Informed Decision-Making for School Districts
  • School Library System Support
  • School-Year Enrichment Programs
  • Third-Party Assessment Program – Oversight and Support of Multiple District Assessment Platforms
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & PLANNING:
Systemic Planning: Contribute to central office strategic planning and formulate administrative regulations and departmental procedures.
Service Development: Manage new service requests and coordinate the development of CoSers (Cooperative Services)
Statewide Representation: Represent the agency on the statewide Staff/Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) and at State Education Department (SED) events.
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:
Budgetary Oversight: Direct the development, monitoring, and amendments of ESS program budgets.
Procurement & Compliance: Oversee the departmental procurement process and ensure expert-level compliance with current state and federal education laws.
Vendor Contract Oversight & Compliance: Provide executive review and approval of all vendor contracts procured and administered within the Educational Support Services department.
 
COLLABORATIVE INTERACTION:
Liaison Duties: Act as a primary liaison to District Superintendent, Superintendents, Board members, and regional administrators regarding Commissioner’s regulations and NYS education law.
Communication: Facilitate the Curriculum Council and serve as a spokesperson for the Associate Superintendent regarding public or press inquiries.
 Special Initiatives: Act as a liaison to federal and state initiatives, including, Regionalization and upcoming initiatives.
 
EVALUATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Staff Supervision: Provide annual performance evaluations for educational administrators, and civil service staff.
Instructional Excellence: Provide executive leadership and oversight to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality, innovative professional learning aligned with research-based best practices, New York State standards, and district needs.
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Certification: Must hold New York State Certification as a School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA).
Reporting: This position reports directly to the Associate Superintendent for Educational Services.
Terms of Employment: This is a twelve-month position with salary and benefits established by the Board.
 
START DATE:                          July 1, 2026
 
SALARY:                                 To Follow
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Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (3.9.2026)
POSITION:                               Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
 
LOCATION:                               Holtsville, NY
 
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Orchestrates the strategic vision, administration, and instructional leadership for all Career, Technical, and Adult Education. This role drives the continuous evolution of curriculum and pedagogical excellence to ensure programs remain at the cutting edge of industry standards.
 
REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent for Educational Services
 
SUPERVISES: All personnel driving the mission of Career, Technical, Adult, and Incarcerated Education Programs.
 
JOB GOAL:  To empower students within Career, Technical, Adult, and Incarcerated Education pathways with technical mastery and intellectual agility, ensuring they are fully prepared to disrupt the job market or excel in post-secondary institutions. The goal is to foster lifelong curiosity and maturation in students as both high-value workers and individuals. Additionally, this role serves the adult community by providing a robust suite of opportunities from English literacy and high school equivalency to technical upskilling and retraining tailored to modern marketplace demands.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Strategic Planning
  • Lead the Charge: Direct the creation of departmental strategic blueprints and support site-based planning across all Career, Technical, Adult, and Jail Education landscapes.
  • Policy Innovation: Recommend high-impact policies and programs designed to meet the evolving needs of a diverse student body.
  • Fiscal Stewardship: Architect budget recommendations and maintain rigorous oversight of local and state funding to fuel educational initiatives.
  • Talent Acquisition: Identify, recruit, and recommend top-tier talent to the Associate Superintendent to join the educational team.
  • Student Pathways: Design and refine workflows for student placement, evaluation, and reappraisal to maximize individual potential.
  • Future-Proofing: Propose long-term pivots and program adjustments to stay ahead of shifting job trends and economic needs.
  • Community Forecasting: Partner with local school districts to project enrollment trends and anticipate service requirements.
  • Asset Optimization: Oversee student enrollment and the strategic assignment of facilities to enhance the learning environment.
  • Grant Architecture: Advise and assist in securing local, State, and Federal funding streams.
  • Infrastructure Vision: Make data-informed recommendations for facility acquisitions and long-term space needs.
 
Operational Management
  • Human Capital Management: Oversee the administration and performance development of all department personnel.
  • Regulatory Harmony: Synchronize all funded programs (Federal, State, and local) to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Adaptive Leadership: Execute additional high-level functions as identified by the Associate Superintendent.
  • Standards Alignment: Formulate comprehensive programs that bridge NYS learning standards with real-world industry benchmarks.
  • Data Integrity: Manage reporting and documentation for state agencies.
  • Economic Analysis: Analyze labor market data to align training goals and technical retraining needs.
  • Experiential Learning: Direct the integration of work-experience programs within the school environment.
  • Facility Excellence: Supervise the operation and maintenance of the physical environments where learning happens.
 
Collaborative Interacting
  • Executive Presence: Serve as a key voice on the Administrative Council.
  • Chief Advocate: Translate the mission and objectives of the programs to the staff, and the public.
  • Strategic Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the BOCES district, parent groups, and the New York State Education Department.
  • Partnership Cultivation: Build synergistic relationships with industry leaders, labor organizations, and community agencies to ensure training relevance.
  • Advisory Leadership: Establish and guide business advisory committees to inform program direction.
  • Research & Development: Coordinate innovative research and planning with regional and state partners.
  • Synergy & Continuity: Collaborate with fellow administrators to ensure organizational efficiency and seamless service delivery.
 
Impact Evaluation
  • Leadership Assessment: Conduct annual performance evaluations for Principals and key leadership staff.
  • Growth Trajectories: Recommend tenure and promotions for instructional staff based on excellence.
  • Program Audit: Maintain an ongoing cycle of program evaluation to recommend necessary shifts and expansions.
  • Student Outcomes: Continuously appraise the total curriculum in relation to student achievement and evolving needs.
  • Employment Readiness: Ensure all programs achieve the ultimate goal: providing students with the skills required for gainful employment and successful lives.
 
 Professional Vanguard
  • Legal Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of the legal requirements governing specialized education programs.
  • National Engagement: Represent the agency in local, state, and national educational activities.
  • Culture of Learning: Identify staff development needs and curate high-quality in-service education.
  • Professional Growth: Active participation in professional associations to stay at the forefront of instructional advancement.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT & EVALUATION
  • Duration: Twelve months; salary and benefits established by the Board.
  • Evaluation: Conducted annually by the Associate Superintendent for Educational Services.
 
START DATE:                            July 1, 2026
 
SALARY:                                   To Follow
To Follow
Director of Regional Information Services (2.20.2026)

POSITION:                 Director of Regional Information Services

LOCATION:               Holtsville, New York

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide leadership for the Regional Information Center (RIC), Student Data Services (SDS), and Office of Technology Integration (OTI)
  • Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and service development to deliver secure, cost-effective, and innovative technology solutions supporting school districts and ESBOCES instructional and operational priorities
  • Serve as a senior advisor to Agency leadership, fostering collaboration, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing data privacy and cybersecurity
  • Promote a culture of equity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement

START DATE:           May 1, 2026

SALARY:                   $185,000.00

185,000.00

Notice of Non-Discrimination

  • Eastern Suffolk BOCES does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or candidate for enrollment on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, religion or creed, age, weight, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination includes: access by students to educational programs, student activities, recruitment, appointment and promotion of employees, salaries, pay, and other benefits.  

    ESBOCES also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  ESBOCES fully complies with all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to civil rights for students and employees (e.g., Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Dignity for All Students Act, §303 of Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001). 

    Inquiries regarding the implementation of the above laws should be directed to either of the ESBOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers: 

    Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
    201 Sunrise Highway
    Patchogue, NY 11772
    631-687-3029
    ComplianceOfficers@esboces.org

    Associate Superintendent for Educational Services
    201 Sunrise Highway
    Patchogue, NY 11772
    631-687-3056
    ComplianceOfficers@esboces.org
    Inquiries may also be addressed to:

    Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education
    32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
    New York, NY  10005
    646-428-3800
    OCR.NewYork@ed.gov