Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate in Education of Children with Disabilities (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-1142/47502

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade26

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $105973 to $130626 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services

Office of State Review

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services is seeking candidates for Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities position in the Office of State Review. This Office will assist State Review Officers in reviewing the decisions of impartial hearing officers concerning the identification, evaluation, program, or placement of children who have, or are suspected of having, an educational disability. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist State Review Officers in performing timely and independent reviews of appeals brought pursuant to Education Law 4404(2);
• Review evidence presented in appeal files, including formal and informal student assessments, evaluations, educational records, and expert witness testimony;
• Work both collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and independently when examining hearing record evidence;
• Analyze evidence regarding educational issues raised in the appeal to assist State Review Officers in rendering written decisions;
• Provide strong writing and editing support to State Review Officers within stringent time frames; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
A master's degree and two years of professional experience in the field of education at a college, university, higher education agency, or professional association and one year of specialized experience; this experience must have been in an administrative or faculty position with responsibility for the preparation or certification of classroom teachers, school leaders, or pupil personnel service providers, in such areas as development, review, or offering of these programs. One year of experience as a permanent certified teacher may substitute for up to one year of the specialized experience.

*Substitution: A doctorate can substitute for one year of non-specialized experience.

PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent service as an Assistant in Education of Children with Disabilities.

COMPETITIVE MIN QUALS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 26 or 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-24 or higher AND have standing on the Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities eligible list AND possess:
1. A master's degree in any of the following areas: special education, reading education, elementary or secondary education, psychology, school psychology, school counseling, guidance and counseling, communications disorders, or speech pathology; AND

2. New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind, or partially sighted; speech and hearing handicapped; as a school psychologist; OR New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist; AND

3. Four years of professional experience in special education service delivery, administration of special education programs, evaluation for special education eligibility, teaching children with disabilities; OR design and/or development of special education programs.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-
search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the minimum qualifications.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment, or a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates are required to possess New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind, or partially sighted; speech and hearing handicapped; as a school psychologist; OR New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist at the time of hire. Continued employment as an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities is dependent upon maintaining New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind, or partially sighted; speech and hearing handicapped; as a school psychologist; OR New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist. Failure to maintain New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind, or partially sighted; speech and hearing handicapped; as a school psychologist; OR New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist will result in removal from employment. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.

Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $130,626 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address OMSJobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 21, 2026, to OMSJobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-1142/47502) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.