Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleChief of Special Education Services, (Open to current NYS employees only), Box P12-2459/48611
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $120187 to $151674 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Chief of Special Education Services.
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 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated M-3/SG-28 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For temporary provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of the New York State Education Department and have one year of permanent or 55b/c service as a Supervisor in Education of Children with Disabilities or two years as an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Chief of Special Education Services when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for the position of Chief of Special Education Services in the Office of Special Education (OSE). The OSE works to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities, oversees the implementation of federal and State laws, regulations, and policy for students with disabilities, provides general supervision and monitoring of public and private schools and the provision of services for New York State preschool and school-age students with disabilities and provides technical assistance to parents and school districts. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Education Services, the incumbent of this position will manage the activities of the New York City Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) Unit. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reinforce the Department’s vision in interactions and communications with staff and routinely articulate that vision, mission and goals to external customers and stakeholders;
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving and planning with the OSE Management team and their respective units to develop and implement cross functional, consistent, and effective work streams, support product development and build staff capacity;
• Ensure and demonstrate that the work activities of the New York City SEQA Unit staff are data driven and aligned to the Department’s strategic Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) priorities;
• Ensure New York City SEQA Unit staff demonstrate a robust working knowledge of the State Performance Plan and are engaged in Department initiatives, as necessary, to ensure compliance with and improved performance consistent with the IDEA accountability requirements;
• Ensure that all New York City SEQA Unit staff implement the formal complaint resolution process in a timely, accurate, fair, and efficient manner and provide on-site, phone and written technical assistance to stakeholders in a timely, accurate manner to ensure provision of high-quality customer service;
• Ensure timely identification, monitoring and correction of noncompliance with federal and State special education laws and regulations in the New York City Department of Education, public schools, charter schools and other entities providing special education programs and services in the New York City region;
• Collaborate with the OSE Management team to ensure the effective implementation of the OSE Educational Partnership Regional Resource Planning and related activities;
• Oversee and manage OSE systems change initiatives to ensure the protection of the rights of students with disabilities and their parents;
• Ensure that staff are sensitive and responsive to parent issues and concerns, and work to promote meaningful and culturally responsive parent involvement;
• Implement ongoing programs of professional development to ensure all New York City SEQA Unit staff are equipped to provide high quality support and delivery of their position responsibilities;
• Provide coaching, direct supervision and timely evaluations of New York City SEQA Unit supervisors; and
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the OSE Director of Special Education Services, Assistant Commissioner, and/or Department Leadership.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Chief of Special Education Services when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position will require travel within the region and approximately 10% out of region travel.
*This position leads to a maximum salary of $151,674 based on annual performance advances.
Based on this position’s location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $3,400 Downstate Adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 30, 2024 to p12jobs@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 (P12-2459/48611) 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.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 30, 2024 to p12jobs@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 (P12-2459/48611) 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.