Staff Specialist- Professional Development - Grant Writer

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES Educational Resources is seeking a Staff Specialist to enhance our team. This role focuses on grant writing, acquisition, and oversight of grants for the agency and component districts.

The specialist will work with district administrators to research, design, write, and evaluate a variety of grant opportunities. The position may facilitate professional development through workshops, consultancies, roundtables, and trainings across Dutchess BOCES and Dutchess County to support

Qualifications

• Current NYS Teaching Certificate required.
• SAS/SDA/SBL/SDL certification preferred.
• 3+ years of teaching experience.
• 3+ years of district or building level administration.
• Experience with writing and management of grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and evaluate grants for Dutchess BOCES and component districts.
• Oversee the Title III consortium including funding tracking and reporting.
• Research funding sources to meet district needs and communicate opportunities to districts.
• Coach grant writers within districts and edit grants as needed.
• Plan and facilitate workshops in grant writing and related topics.
• Communicate with NYSED or other entities before, during, and after funding submissions or awards.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Support countywide initiatives and departmental goals.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Teaching

Administration

Education

NYS Teaching Certificate

SAS/SDA/SBL/SDL certification

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy

Staff Specialist - Professional Development - Grant Writer

(1.0 FTE)

LOCATION(S): Educational Resources- CTI

DUTIES:

Dutchess BOCES' Educational Resources is looking for a Staff Specialist to enhance our Team! This Educational Resources Staff Specialist will focus on grant writing, acquisition, and oversight of grants for both Dutchess BOCES as an agency and for our component districts. S/he will work with district administrators to research, design, write, and evaluate a variety of grant opportunities. S/he may facilitate some professional development through workshops, consultancies, roundtables, and trainings as assigned throughout Dutchess BOCES and Dutchess County in areas of his/her expertise. The main job expectations are to full fill the expectations of the Grant Support Services COSER.

• Research, Plan, and collaborate with component districts and Dutchess BOCES on possible consortium grant opportunities on which Dutchess BOCES and component districts can collaborate and improve school resources, opportunities, and staff.
• Oversee the Title III consortium including writing, managing, tracking funding, and working with partners to ensure Title III requirements are met.
• Research and discuss agency and district needs and locate possible funding sources to meet their needs and communicate the opportunities to the districts.
• Research funding opportunities to match needs to school districts.
• Write and oversee grants for Dutchess BOCES and component districts as needed.
• Communicate with NYSED or other entities before, during, and after submission and/or award of funding as needed.
• Coach grant writers within district and edit district written grants when needed.
• Facilitate the collection of letters of support, etc. for grants as they are written.
• Attend training or professional development opportunities in or outside of New York State.
• Plan and facilitate workshops in grant writing and other topics to support Educational Resources and countywide initiatives.
• Collaborate with Dutchess BOCES staff specialists on department goals.
• Support the Dutchess BOCES schools and professional development initiatives where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds a current NYS Teaching Certificate, SAS/SDA/SBL/SDL certification, 3+ years of teaching experience and 3+ years of district level or building level administration. Experience with writing and management of grants is preferred.

START DATE:

July 21, 2026

GRADE LEVEL:

N/A

SALARY:

• $110,000 - $117,000