Associate in Education Improvement Services; NY HELPS), Box OEP

Job Overview

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking a candidate for an Associate in Education Improvement Services position on the Field Support Team in the Office of Accountability. The identified candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting improvement initiatives in schools and districts identified through the state’s accountability system.

• Coach principals and/or instructional coaches in high‑needs schools.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning related to leadership, instructional coaching and instructional best practices.
• Engage in rigorous continuous learning to enhance their skills as a facilitative coach.
• Collaborate closely with team members to develop content and contribute to the growth of the professional learning community.
• Support school and district leaders successfully develop and implement sustainable improvement practices.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. Candidates must meet the open‑competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

• Master’s Degree and either:
• Four years of professional experience in an education agency or organization working with elementary, middle or secondary schools in the provision of technical assistance or in the development or implementation of educational programs or educational grants,
  or
• Possess a New York State permanent or professional certification in classroom teaching, administration and supervision, or school service and four years of professional experience in a public school teaching common branch subjects in grades Pre‑Kindergarten to 6 or teaching academic subjects (English, a language other than English, mathematics, science or social studies) in grades 7‑12,
  or
• Four years of professional experience working with students in the areas of early childhood and parent education, guidance counseling, school social work, or attendance improvement/dropout prevention.

• Special consideration for applicants with an understanding of Adult Learning Theory and experience covering one or more of the following: experience as a principal; experience as an assistant principal; experience as an instructional coach.

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non‑competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and be 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 master’s degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

Verification of master’s degree and/or transcripts and if applicable, valid New York State teaching certification in classroom teaching, administration and supervision, or school service will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. If applicable, candidates are required to possess valid permanent or professional New York State teaching certification in classroom teaching, administration and supervision, or school service at the time of hire.

Continued employment is dependent upon maintaining valid New York State teaching certification in classroom teaching, administration and supervision, or school service and registering TEACH account every five years, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of Teaching Initiatives. Failure to maintain a valid New York State teaching certification in classroom teaching, administration and supervision, or school service and registration of TEACH account every five years will result in removal from employment.

This position allows for a maximum salary of $125,001 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.…