Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate in Education of Children with Disabilities (NY HELPS), Box OEP-336/44194, OEP-337/44195, OEP-338/44196, OEP-339/44197, OEP-340/44198, OEP-341/44199

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade26

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

Salary RangeFrom $105973 to $130626 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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

P20 Federal Grants Office P-12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities within the recently established Federal Grants Office which is responsible for the administration of more than $3 Billion in federally funded grant programs each year. The Federal Grants Office is responsible for supporting the effective and compliant administration of federal education programs across New York State. The incumbent will support the administration, implementation, and oversight of programs funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and work directly with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) throughout New York State. The Associate will manage an assigned portfolio of LEAs; provide technical assistance; review IDEA Part B grant applications, budgets, and amendments; conduct fiscal and programmatic monitoring; analyze program and fiscal information; and support corrective action and policy implementation to promote compliance with federal requirements and effective use of IDEA funds. Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to LEAs regarding IDEA Part B program, fiscal, application, and compliance requirements, and manage an assigned portfolio of LEAs through required follow-up and resolution;
• Review IDEA Part B grant applications, budgets, amendments, and supporting documentation for completeness, allowability, programmatic alignment, and compliance with federal and State requirements;
• Conduct fiscal and programmatic monitoring of IDEA Part B grants and review expenditures, implementation evidence, fiscal/program documentation, and required data to identify discrepancies, compliance concerns, or corrective-action needs;
• Support NYSED oversight of IDEA requirements, including Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS), Maintenance of Effort (MOE), and other IDEA Part B fiscal and programmatic requirements, as assigned;
• Communicate review and monitoring results to LEAs; establish required follow-up; review corrective-action responses and evidence of correction; and verify resolution of identified issues;
• Analyze program, fiscal, monitoring, and reporting information; maintain accurate oversight records; and contribute to statewide tracking, management reporting, and quality-assurance activities;
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of IDEA policies, procedures, guidance, monitoring tools, training materials, and technical-assistance resources; and
• Collaborate with Federal Grants Office staff and other NYSED program, fiscal, data, and policy staff; participate in professional development; maintain current knowledge of IDEA and federal grant requirements; and comply with office policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
• A master's degree 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 certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; or speech and hearing handicapped; or 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, evaluation for special education eligibility, teaching children with disabilities, or design and/or development of special education programs. A doctorate can substitute for one year of non-specialized experience.

PROMOTION: Current State employees must have one year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant in Education of Children with Disabilities.


COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 26 or 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree 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 certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; or speech and hearing handicapped; or 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, evaluation for special education eligibility, teaching children with disabilities, or design and/or development of special education programs. A doctorate can substitute for one year of non-specialized experience.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:
• Experience with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including IDEA Part B program or fiscal requirements such as Maintenance of Effort (MOE), CEIS/CCEIS, excess cost, proportionate share, or related federal requirements;
• Experience administering, implementing, or supporting federal or State education grant programs;
• Experience reviewing grant applications, budgets, amendments, program documentation, fiscal records, expenditures, or other materials for compliance with federal or State requirements;
• Experience providing technical assistance, training, or guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, or other educational organizations;
• Experience conducting programmatic or fiscal monitoring, compliance reviews, grant oversight, or analyzing program/fiscal data to identify trends, discrepancies, risk, or required follow-up;
• Experience interpreting federal or State laws, regulations, policies, or program guidance and supporting the development of policies, procedures, guidance, monitoring tools, or technical-assistance materials;
• Experience managing a portfolio or caseload of grantees, LEAs, programs, or other entities with multiple deadlines and follow-up requirements; and
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established timelines.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive or non-competitive 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 master’s degree and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Verification of New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; or speech and hearing handicapped; or as a school psychologist; or New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; or speech and hearing handicapped; or as a school psychologist; or New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist at the time of hire. Continued employment as an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities is dependent upon maintaining New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; or speech and hearing handicapped; or as a school psychologist; or New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of the Professions. Failure to maintain New York State permanent certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; or speech and hearing handicapped; or as a school psychologist; or New York State licensure as a speech/language pathologist and current registration will result in removal from employment. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position will require 30% in-state/Statewide travel. Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $130,626 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. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address OEPJobs@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 3, 2026, to OEPJobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OEP-336/44194, OEP-337/44195, OEP-338/44196, OEP-339/44197, OEP-340/44198 or OEP-341/44199) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.