Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate in Education of Children with Disabilities, Box P12-1986
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $85736 to $105681 Annually
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.
Section 70.4 Transfer: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent completive or 55 b/c service in a title salary grade 24 or higher and have standing on the Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities eligible list AND possess a master’s degree or higher in special education, reading education, elementary or secondary education, psychology, school psychology, school counseling, guidance and counseling, communications disorders, or speech pathology; AND New York State permanent or professional 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 four years of professional experience in special education service delivery, administration of special education programs for ages 3-21, evaluation for special education eligibility, teaching children with disabilities, or designing and/or developing special education programs.
NOTE: 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 Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities position in the Office of Special Education (OSE). 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, serves New York State 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 is responsible for activities to ensure Department compliance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review federal and State laws and regulations as related to the education of students with disabilities;
• Develop policies that conform to federal and State statute and regulations;
• Collaborate with the Office of Counsel and other offices, as necessary, in preparing documents related to potential regulatory changes;
• Prepare materials, policy memoranda, Board of Regents items and guidance documents for parents, educators, administrators and other stakeholders;
• Provide technical assistance, as necessary, to parents, educators, administrators and stakeholders;
• Assist in activities related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report;
• Assist Special Education Quality Assurance Regional Offices and other Department offices with policy specific assistance; 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. 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. This position requires frequent day travel with occasional overnight travel. Verification of degree and certification will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $105,681 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 30, 2019 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1986) 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 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 December 30, 2019 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1986) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.