Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleDirector of Charter Schools, Box P12-1441/21131
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $96672 to $121997 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment, candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the area of education, public policy, public administration or other field related to education AND eight years of experience in charter school authorizing; directing, overseeing and evaluating charter schools within a region or state; or directing, overseeing and evaluating academic programs and performance in school districts, or providing technical assistance to schools in the development of academic programs. Three years of this experience must have involved managing a program or organization involved in the above activities.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $121,997 based on annual performance advances.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Charter Schools in the Office of School Innovation. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is pursuing an ambitious reform agenda to transform K-12 education for New York State’s 3.1 million schoolchildren. Charter schools are central components of the Office of School Innovation and are funded by $113 million in competitive Charter School Program funds and federal School Improvement grants.
NYSED seeks a dynamic leader to lead our efforts in transforming the Regents charter authorizing oversight activities. Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of P-12, the Director of Charter Schools is responsible for leading and directing the development and implementation of the Regents policies relating to charter schools. The Director ensures that the charter school initiatives are carried out within the larger strategic direction of the Regents, and that all charter schools are a viable, quality option for families, students, and the communities that they serve. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Oversee implementation of the charter school initiative as defined by the Board of Regents;
• Oversee implementation of the Board of Regents charter school policies;
• Create protocols and procedures to operationalize the Board of Regents charter school policies;
• Manage the Office’s interactions with the NYC Department of Education, the SUNY Charter Schools Institute, school districts, charter school support organizations, local education constituents, school operators, national professional support organizations and partner authorizing entities;
• Direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive statewide strategy to move from a compliance based program to a performance based program;
• Oversee all aspects of new charter awarding, charter contracting, the school renewal process, performance frameworks and contracts with schools, and ongoing school performance evaluation, including accountability;
• Oversee the State’s Federal Charter School Grant;
• Develop recommendations for legislative policies and programs related to charter schools;
• Direct the activities of 12-15 staff and external contractors and vendors, and oversee an annual budget of approximately two million dollars;
• Oversee the Charter Schools Office’s participation in research and evaluation initiatives;
• Oversee NYSED’s review and response to all public inquiries and complaints related to the State’s public charter schools; and
• Manage the development of internal and external status and informational reports on the State’s public charter schools.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. Verification of degree will be required.
Application: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 11, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1441/21131) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingApplication: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 11, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1441/21131) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!