Program Manager For Student Programs

Undisclosed; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BOCES seeks a Program Manager for Student Programs to oversee the Itinerant Program, Summer School and Driver Education across multiple districts. You will coordinate arts and enrichment initiatives and supervise staff under the ISS division.

The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Services, requiring strong leadership, budgeting, and district coordination. A 12‑month position with responsibilities across program evaluation, recruitment, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Certification as NYS administrator certotes for school leadership.
• Five or more years teaching and/or teacher training experience.
• Knowledge supervising arts, enrichment and district staff.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cohesive vision for Student Programs across districts.
• Supervise and evaluate itinerant teachers and support staff.
• Maintain evaluation records in approved databases.
• Coordinate extracurriculars and enrichment programs with district leadership.
• Plan summer school and driver education programs; manage related budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Educational administration

Education

NYS Administrator Certification

SBL/SDL/SAS/SDA Certification

Job description

Program Manager - Student Programs

Administration, School Leaders & Curriculum/Program Manager - Student Programs

Date Posted: 8/11/2026

Location: BARN - Teaching and Learning Center (Olean)

Closing Date: 08/20/2026

Division: Instructional Support Services

Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Service Programs

Supervises: Itinerant teacher (ISS), Art Coordinator and Support Staff personnel with Student Programs.

Function of Position: Responsible for recruiting, administering, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating, the ISS Itinerant Program as well as Summer School and Driver Education Programs. Coordinate Arts and Education, the Exploratory Enrichment, Industry in Education, and Extra-Curricular Programs for component school districts.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and maintain current/cohesive vision for Student Programs for BOCES and/or component districts.
2. Supervise and evaluate Itinerant teachers and support staff within Student Programs.
3. Maintain evaluation records in BOCES approved database.
4. In collaboration with BOCES and/or district leadership; coordinate extra-curricular programs like Odyssey of the Mind, Scholastic Challenge, eSports, VEX, and Lego League and other needs identified by district leadership.
5. Prepare for, set up, operate and evaluate academic summer school programs for middle school and high school.
6. Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate driver education programs for those districts who participate during the summer and the school year.
7. Coordinate career exploration experiences for districts who request the service, including events such as an annual 'College and Career Readiness Fair, career exploration trips, and/or other events to match the needs of the districts.'
8. Coordinate with Human Resources for recruiting, interviewing, and recommending candidates for open positions.
9. Responsible for fiscal management of a variety of COSER services and balancing organizational structure with available resources.
10. Plan and recommend departmental budget to Assistant Superintendent, considering such factors as revenue, expenses, future needs, and grant opportunities.
11. Assist Assistant Superintendent, in collaboration with other Program Managers, with implementing divisional and organizational goals.
12. Serve as representative to the NYS Arts in Education Network and The WNY Arts Partnership.
13. Remain current with information for all special area teacher certifications, State and National curriculum requirements and trends.
14. Obtain general understanding of collective bargaining agreements and enforce provisions of those agreements.
15. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Services.

Evaluation: Annually by the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Services.

Terms of Employment: 12-month position.

Tenure Area: Program Manager for Student Programs

Salary: Per BASSA Contract

Job Qualifications

1. Certification as School Building Leader (SBL), School District Leader (SDL), School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS), or School District Administrator (SDA); NYS Administrator Certification.
2. Five (5) years' teaching and teacher training experience desired.
3. Knowledge of and experience supervising classroom teachers, the Arts, Enrichment, and the ability to work well with professional and support staff of component school districts.
4. Leadership experience preferred.