Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate in Education of Children with Disabilities, Box P12-2091/48323

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade26

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

Salary RangeFrom $90984 to $112150 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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 Education Policy

Office of Special Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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 70.4 Transfer: 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 salary grade 24 or higher AND have standing on the Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities eligible list.

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities position in the Office of Special Education. This Office works to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities, oversees the implementation of federal and State laws and policies for students with disabilities, provides general supervision and monitoring of all public and private schools in New York State serving preschool and school-age students with disabilities, and provides technical assistance to parents and school districts. Under the direction of the Supervisor in Education of Children with Disabilities, the incumbent of this position will serve in the Program Development and Support Services Unit, which is responsible for project management and oversight of special education grants and contracts. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage projects related to the provision of technical assistance and professional development to improve outcomes for students with disabilities;
• Develop and score Requests for Proposals for the awarding of contracts and grants;
• Collaborate with other offices and units in the Office of Special Education including Preschool, Policy and Special Education Quality Assurance on projects and activities;
• Review quarterly Status Reports, annual evaluation reports and fiscal vouchers/expenditure reports for assigned projects to ensure deliverables are being met and expenditures are accurate;
• Provide oversight and guidance to assigned contractors, such as Regional Partnership Centers, School-age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Centers, and State Technical Assistance Partnerships for Equity, Data, Academics, Behavior and Transition;
• Participate in workgroups related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report or other inter-office or inter-agency workgroups as requested;
• Develop and facilitate technical assistance network meetings three times per year and conduct monthly conference calls/webinars for assigned projects, and
• Collaborate with other Department offices and State and local agencies to represent the needs of students with disabilities consistent with the key principles for improved practices in the “Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities.”

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent 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 should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of certification will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position will require 25% statewide, overnight travel.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $112,150 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 5, 2021 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-2091/48323) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by NYSED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your State employment history.

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 p12jobs@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 November 5, 2021 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-2091/48323) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by NYSED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your State employment history.