Adjunct Instructor - LEAD 870

Program Overview Program: Future School Leaders Academy Position Vacancy: Adjunct Instructor Semester: Summer 2 2026 Course title: Processes of Supervision and Professional Development Course number: LEAD 870 Credits: 1 credit Schedule & Location Day / Time: July 13th - July 16th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Modality: In person at PNW BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY Program Summary The Future School Leaders Academy program prepares educators for school and district leadership roles in the Lower Hudson Valley region. Through a longstanding partnership with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Bank Street College elicits candidates with demonstrated outstanding leadership potential who have been nominated by their Superintendents for the program. Candidates take courses primarily on the BOCES campus in Yorktown Heights and do supervised fieldwork in their own schools and districts. Course Description Strong leadership at the district level is essential if schools are to become positive and successful learning environments for diverse learners, including children with disabilities and those at risk of failure. This course covers issues that enhance or create obstacles for inclusive schools and communities. Issues of equity are evident in most school districts and challenge educators to transform educational environments and processes to meet diverse needs. The course will address the issue of "achievement gaps" as well as links between social class and achievement in schools. Responsibilities Develop and deliver course content and materials aligned with the program curriculum. Grade and evaluate student performance in a timely manner, providing constructive feedback. Maintain open communication with students, including scheduled office hours or availability for consultation. Submit final grades and required course documentation (e.g., attendance records) by institutional deadlines. Collaborate with program faculty on course coordination and attend relevant program meetings, if necessary. Qualifications Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience as a school and/or district leader, preferred Successful previous experience with college/graduate school teaching preferred Experience with school reform practices and action research Compensation $2,117 #J-18808-Ljbffr Bank Street College of Education