2025-2026 School Year Administrative
Director of Data, Accountability & Instructional Services , Interim Acting
Role Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the Director of Data Accountability and Instructional Services. This is a district-level administrative position responsible for leading data-driven decision making processes; overseeing all aspects of New York State Testing (Grades 3-12), including ELA, Math, Science, Regents, and NYSESLAT; and supporting the implementation and alignment of Academic Intervention Services (AIS) and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) across the district. The Director will work closely with the New York State Education Department, district administration, and the Regional Information Center (RIC) to ensure compliance with and accuracy in all program and data reporting requirements.
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Qualifications:
- Valid NYS Certification as a School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA)
- Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in educational leadership, including experience with data analysis and instructional support systems (preferred)
- Deep understanding of NYS assessments, data systems, AIS, and MTSS frameworks
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds– including administrators, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, and students– and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Desired Experience:
- Demonstrated student-centered leadership and success in complex and evolving educational environments
- Strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices across K-12
- Ability to analyze and interpret data trends to inform recommendations for instructional and programmatic improvements
- Experience effectively presenting and communicating aggregated data to a wide range of stakeholders in support clear and transparent communication, planning and accountability
Duties & Responsibilities:
Data Accountability
- Coordinate and oversee the administration, scoring, and reporting of all NYS assessments (Grades 3–12), including ELA, Math, Science, Regents, NYSAA and NYSESLAT
- Collaborate with the Regional Information Center (RIC) to ensure timely and accurate submission of state data reports and student information
- Provide test administration information to district staff, administration and the Board of Education
- Specify user access levels for assessment and demographic databases
- Monitor and manage state and federal accountability reporting, including but not limited to BEDS, attendance, staff assignments, and student enrollment data
- Monitor databases for errors and ensures the integrity of student and staff information systems
- Analyze data to identify trends, monitor growth, and support continuous improvement efforts across the district
- Present aggregated data and reports in clear and accessible formats to a variety of stakeholders, including administrators, staff, and the Board of Education
- Collaborate and build data literacy across the district by supporting educators and leaders (and other stakeholders) in using data to inform instruction
- Perform other such related duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Instructional Services
- Stay current on educational research and trends through professional learning, reading, and networking
- Collaborate with school and district administrators, including Central Office Administration, in organizing and implementing professional development for designated instructional and non-instructional staff
- Oversee the design, implementation, and effectiveness of AIS programs to support student growth and achievement
- Supervise AIS teachers, including conducting observations (of assigned instructional or non-instructional staff), providing feedback, and supporting professional growth
- Hold regular meetings with AIS staff to review student progress, share best practices, and ensure alignment with district goals
- Support the implementation of a comprehensive and sustainable MTSS framework aligned with district goals and student needs
- Collaborate with school leaders, interventionists, and instructional staff to monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed
- Provide professional development related to intervention strategies, instructional decision-making, and progress monitoring tools
- Ensure alignment of AIS and MTSS initiatives and practices with the district’s Strategic Plan and school improvement plans
- Perform other such related duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Salary: Commensurate with experience and aligned with Valley Central’s administrative contract
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, copies of certification(s), and three professional references to Ivan Tolentino, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Anticipated Start Date: On or about September 15, 2025
2025-2026 Extracurricular Positions
District
None at this time
High School:
Graduation Advisor
- Organize pre-graduation meetings (5)
- Review graduation memos to parents and students
- Overall organization of the ceremony
- Coordinate Honor Guard, Coordinate Photographer & Sound (inside/outside)
- Create a Chaperone/Usher list and locations
- Deal with all parents’ & students’ questions
RE: Ceremony / Times/ Absences / Transportation issues / Work related issues
- Reinforce the dress code
- Assist Principal with w/any questions
- Flowers (admin – roses, chaperones- carnations, stage flowers
- Run the Graduation practice
- Organize a pre-graduation meeting with the Principal
- Organize a pre-graduation meeting with chaperones
- Prepare a graduation day meeting
- Assign chaperone locations
- Prepare speeches with students and the Principal
- Organize the Graduation Binder
- Monitor start and end times
- Graduation day- Sound check / Water Check / Football binder / Stage check
- Monitor weather-prepare for graduation location alternatives
- Prepare alternative messages for parents with the Principal
Extracurricular
Extracurricular Club Handbook– Please read
Account Activity Advisor
American Sign Language
Badminton Club
Business & Marketing Honor Society
Comic Book Club
Cultural Diversity Club
English Honor Society
Environmental Club
For the Animals
French Honor Society
Freshman Class
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Teachers Club
GLSEN
Gradus Honoris
Graduation Advisor
HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
Interact Club
Jazz Band
Junior Class
Lighting Technician
Math Honor Society
Math Team
Mock Trial
Morgan’s Message Club
Music Production Assistant
Music Production Director
Nat’l Art Honor Society NART
Nat’l Social Studies Honor Society Rho Kappa
Pep Band Marching Band
Photo Club
Revelation
Scabbard & Blade Club
Science Club
Science Honor Society
Science Olympiad Club
Senior Class
Set Design
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Assistant Director
Show Choir/Voxtones
Sophomore Class
Sound Technician
Spanish Honor Society
Student Government Association
Technical Director
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Valkyries
VCHS Book Club
VC Dream
Viking Voice Newspaper
Volunteer Club
W.I.S.E.-We Inspire Strength and Empowerment”
Yearbook/ Viking Log
Youth in Government
(Posted 6/3/2025)
Annual Appointments:
- Seal of Civic Readiness Coordinator: P/T ,Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026. Send letters of interest to Louis Adipietro, Interim Principal VCHS louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
- Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator:P/T ,Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026. Send letters of interest to , Interim Principal of VCHS at louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
- Para Scheduler: PT (Posted 6/18/2025) Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026. Address letters of interest to Interim Principal of VCHS at louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
- Hall Monitor Scheduler: P/T(Posted 6/18/2025)Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026. Address letters of interest to Interim Principal of VCHS at louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
- Evening High School (HS Teachers) ~ 2025-2026 School Year (Anticipated Openings)(Posted 6/3/2025)
All positions anticipated based on enrollment
Biology
Counselor
Earth Science
Economics & Government
English
Health
Lead Teacher
Librarian
Physical Education
Special Ed. Coordinator
US History
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- Anticipate to begin on/or about 9/8/25 through 6/16/26
- Tuesday and Thursday each week 3:00- 5:30PM
- Must be a teacher to apply
Please submit letter of interest or email to Louis Adipietro, Interim Principal VCHS louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
- Edmentum (Credit Recovery) Teachers: (High School) 2025-2026 School Year (Anticipated Openings)All positions anticipated based on enrollment
Monday – Thursday ~ 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Must be a teacher to apply
Please submit letter of interest or email to Louis Adipietro, Interim Principal VCHS louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
Middle School
- Paraprofessional (Clerical): P/T, 5 days per week, 6 Hours/day Address letters of interest to Principal Jayme Baxter. (Posted 8/12/2025)
- Typist: F/T, 12 Mo. To begin on or about 8/1/2025 (Anticipated)(Posted 6/24/2025)
Extracurricular Positions
Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read
Please send letter of interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of VCMS
Art Club
AV Coordinator
BDT
Chamber Music
Chess Club
Culinary Club
Cultural Diversity Club
Drama Club
eSports
Everything OUtdoor Adventure
Fishing Club
GLSEN
Jazz Band
Math Team
Mindfulness & Yoga
Musical Production
NJHS
Photography Club
Sewing Club
SGA
SADD
VC Spirit
Viking Voices
Yearbook
Ski & Snowboard
Select Chorus
6th Gr. Intramurals
(Posted 6/3/2025)
Annual Appointments
- Hall Monitor Coordinator: P/T, 2025/2026 School Year. Send letters of interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of VCMS
- Scheduling Paraprofessional: P/T 2025/2026 School Year. Send letters of interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of VCMS
Elementary Schools
Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read
Berea Elementary
Please send letters of interest to Kara Raap, Principal of Berea Elementary.
Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read
Go Green
Drama Club
Student Council
Math Club
Yearbook
Crazy 8’s (4 Positions)
W Best
East Coldenham Elementary
Teacher Elem. Ed.– 2 positions open. Send letters of interest to Daniel McDonald, Principal of East Coldenham Elem. (Posted 6/25/2025)
Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read
Yearbook Advisor
Crazy 8’s Club
Student Council Advisor
Drama Club Advisor
Writing Club Advisor
Boomwhacker Club Advisor
Echoes Club Advisor
(Posted 6/3/32025) Address letters of interest to Daniel McDonald, Principal of East Coldenham Elementary.
Walden Elementary
Please send letters of interest to Gregory Heidemann, Principal of Walden Elementary.
Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read
Student Council
Crazy 8’s
History Club
Ecology Club
Yearbook
Homework Club
Boomwhackers
Math Club
Coding Club
Chess Club
Drama Club
Athletic Dept.
- Events Personnel: Home rate of pay $60.00/event. Away rate of pay $70.00/event. Send letter of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Directorof Health, Physical Education and Athletics, at theresa.uhelsky@vcsdny.org. Must be district employee to apply.
- Scoreboard Operators
-JV Football Games
-Varsity Football Games
Scoreboard Operators are responsible for managing the game scoreboard and timer during JV and Varsity football games. Duties include operating the scoreboard equipment accurately and efficiently, keeping track of game time, scores, downs, and other relevant game information. Operators must maintain clear communication with game officials and the athletic staff, ensure all equipment is properly set up before games, and assist with troubleshooting any technical issues during the contests. Attention to detail and punctuality for game days and pre-game setup are essential. Training will be provided.
Send letter of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Directorof Health, Physical Education and Athletics, at theresa.uhelsky@vcsdny.org. no later than close of business on July 31, 2025. To begin September 2025. Salary as per VCTA Contract ($60.00/home event)