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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/22/18

Applications Due06/12/18

Vacancy ID53546

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate in Education Improvement Services, Box P12-1777/05003

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade26

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

Salary RangeFrom $85736 to $105681 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of Innovation and School Reform

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Education Improvement Services.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.

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 Improvement Services position in the Office of Innovation and School Reform (OISR). This Office is responsible for oversight of implementation of Receivership law (Education Law §211-f) and Commissioner’s Regulations §100.19. This law establishes intervention authority for districts and the Department to turn around Struggling Schools through Receivership. This Office also oversees the implementation of the School Improvement Grants 1003(g). To hold districts and their schools accountable for school improvement, the OISR has designed a progress reporting and performance management process and will continue to build a comprehensive system of support for school innovation and the turnaround of low achieving schools by connecting school districts and schools with solutions based on researched innovative practices and field-proven expertise. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, the incumbent of this position will develop, conduct, support and review programs to help schools improve on educational services. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary liaison to assigned school districts;
• Review low-performing schools and receiverships quarterly or bi-annual reports, conduct performance review calls, and write follow-up reports;
• Act as the OISR lead in conducting site visits to school districts and write follow-up reports;
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to district and school staff;
• Arrange forums and other networking opportunities;
• Review and rate Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and grant applications;
• Review and approve school budgets and amendments;
• Participate in meetings with the United States Department of Education and Department staff;
• Develop webinars and presentations; and
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent 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. Verification of degree will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Regular overnight travel will be required.

* 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 June 12, 2018 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1777/05003) 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

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 June 12, 2018 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1777/05003) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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