Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssistant in Education Improvement Services, Box OHE-724/61045
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69603 to $88124 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant in Education Improvement Services.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Assistant in Education Improvement Services. 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.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Assistant in Education Improvement Services position in the Office of Student Support Services. This Office promotes student learning and wellness as well as school improvement by directing and managing programs and services designed to provide the supports necessary for children and youth to successfully fulfill their potential as students and citizens. The incumbent of this position will focus primarily on requirements and best practices related to school safety and positive school climate. This includes the School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC) data collection, implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), school safety and emergency planning and related initiatives. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide guidance and respond to inquiries from school and district administrators and staff, other public or private agencies, professional groups or parents, verbally and in writing related to SSEC data collection, implementation of DASA, school safety and emergency planning and related initiatives;
• Conduct monitoring site visits and phone monitoring of NYS schools, and/or review site visit summary reports and recommendations;
• Review data reported by schools and districts for accuracy and completeness and follow up with school and district administrators regarding areas of concern, and develop annual reports as needed;
• Arrange and conduct internal and external meetings, conferences, or training, or workshops to support program initiatives;
• Develop and/or review guidance documents for school and district administrators and staff related to the SSEC data collection, implementation of DASA, school safety and emergency planning and related initiatives;
• Assist with managing the electronic collection of school building-level emergency response plans and district-wide safety plans, including extracting records from the Department’s institution database;
• Review grant applications and contracts related to program development plans, performance reviews, and aligned budgets;
• Serve on committees to support or advance Department initiatives;
• Assist in writing requests for proposals as well as the operation of the applications review process and qualifications of potential reviewers;
• Collaborate with the New York State Education Department’s Information and Reporting Services (IRS) Office regarding SSEC and other data collection systems; and
• Perform special assignments as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. 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. Verification of transcripts will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position requires regular, statewide travel (20% of assignment).
* Leads to a maximum salary of $88,124 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 18, 2019 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-724/61045) 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.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@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 November 18, 2019 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-724/61045) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.