StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssistant Commissioner of Assessment, Box P12-1618/13500

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 State Assessment

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or higher and have relevant senior level leadership and management experience including a record of proven results and responsibility for a major complex office or institution of higher education, education or government including professional and educational experience related to large-scale K-12 student assessment.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Educational Policy is seeking candidates to fill the position of Assistant Commissioner of Assessment. The Office of State Assessment is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive testing program for grade K-12 students that measures student progress on the New York State Learning Standards and for developing and implementing the new teacher certification examinations aligned to the New York State Teaching Standards and school leader examinations. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Direct the work of a Statewide operation including test development, test administration, psychometrics, data analysis & research, special populations testing, art and design, and teacher certification exams (approximately 80 employees);
• Oversee all aspects of the development and administration of the assessments within the New York State Testing Program;
• Oversee the development of the new teacher and school leader certification examinations;
• Manage the development of proposals and procurements as relates to student assessment;
• Oversee the development of policy and guidance to ensure New York State’s (NYS) compliance with federal and state laws and regulations;
• Ensure that technical assistance related to assessment is provided to school districts, parents and other stakeholders in NYS;
• Direct the alignment of policies and procedures for student assessment in NYS;
• Manage the implementation of networks of technical assistance and professional development statewide to support schools, parents and educators;
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with stakeholders for all issues related to student assessment in NYS and ensure timely and informative communication;
• Ensure the appropriate membership and operation of the Commissioner’s Technical Advisory Committee for Assessment;
• Work in collaboration with the Office of Counsel relative to all aspects of student assessment in NYS;
• Represents NYS at national and regional conferences devoted to student assessment;
• Work closely with internal NYSED offices, specifically with the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, to ensure a high quality assessment program; and
• Work in collaboration with external stakeholders and advocacy groups in support of quality student assessment.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education.

This position will be located in either Albany or New York City.

*Salary will be commensurate with Education and Experience.

APPLICATION: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is appointed. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1618/13500) of the position in the subject line of your email 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 New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is appointed. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1618/13500) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.