Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 04/02/18
Applications Due: 04/23/18
Vacancy ID: 50139

Position Information

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleHead of Department (Curriculum and Instruction), Box RDC-222/00101

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $51301 to $58019 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday: 8:00am to 3:30pm, Tuesday through Friday: 7:45am to 3:15pm

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Oneida

Street Address NYS School for the Deaf

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have NYS professional or permanent certification in Special Education, Students with Disabilities (any parenthetic), Teacher of the Deaf, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have the following:
• A Master’s degree or higher in the education field;
• NYS certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor or eligibility for School Administrator and Supervisor certification;
• Experience working with deaf students;
• The ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language;
• Experience supervising staff in an education setting; and
• Experience implementing the Common Core Learning Standards.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Deaf (NYSSD) is seeking applicants to fill a Head of Department position. The incumbent of this position will oversee curriculum and instruction at the NYSSD. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Pre-K – 12 academic program;
• Oversee and assist education staff with the collection and interpretation of assessment data;
• Coach Instructors in instructional practices to meet the needs of the student population;
• “Push-in” to Instructors to observe instructional practices, and provide feedback and modeling;
• Provide coaching, instruction, and support in the use of American Sign Language;
• Act as a member of the Leadership Team and Multidisciplinary Team;
• Provide professional development and updates on curriculum implementation, time lines, and assessment changes; and
• Supervise education staff, as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, 10-month position with the option to work up to 31 days in the summer. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $73,549-$90,716 with annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 23, 2018 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (RDC-222/00101) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssdjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 23, 2018 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (RDC-222/00101) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.