Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate in Education Research, Box P12-1655/05053
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84055 to $103609 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55b/c service as an Associate in Education Research.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list has fewer than three acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have either one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55b/c service as an Assistant in Education Research OR a master’s degree AND five years of professional experience where your primary duty is research. Three years of this experience must have been involved primarily with research on educational issues or topics (bibliographic research is not acceptable).
NOTE: If you are on the 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 Research in the Office of Accountability (OA). This Office oversees accountability of schools and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in New York State for student academic results and the use of Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds. The Office works to close the achievement gap by identifying and supporting schools and LEAs that are low-performing, as well as those replicating the best practices of the State’s high performing and high progressing schools and districts. The Office implements New York’s ESEA accountability flexibility waiver, including the calculation of student growth measures used for educator evaluation as well as institutional accountability purposes.
The Metrics Unit within the Office of Accountability is responsible for performing the analytic work associated with accountability for educators, schools, and districts in New York State. This includes calculating or coordinating the calculation of student growth and teacher/principal growth scores; analyzing the effectiveness of educational programs, supports, and interventions; supporting the development of Annual Professional Performance Review growth metrics and associated knowledge transfer; assisting in operationalizing new accountability metrics for public reporting and communication; and providing other analytic and data management support to the Office of Accountability. Duties of this positon include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate Department teams and vendors to ensure accurate, on time provision of teacher and principal State-provided growth scores;
• Coordinate weekly project management meetings, set and distribute meeting agendas and materials and ensure appropriate Department teams are involved, as needed;
• Manage data transfers, including completing quality control of the data;
• Provide review of all vendor materials, instrument protocols, and analysis plans;
• Review business rules, technical reports, white papers, and communication materials;
• Maintain field communication related to the State-provided growth model, including responding to questions, preparing public-facing communication materials, and giving presentations as requested;
• Ensure on-time, accurate reporting of institutional accountability measures;
• Create clear documentation of accountability rules;
• Develop statistical programming to improve accuracy and efficiency of calculations;
• Provide oversight and supervision of Metrics Unit staff, including creating work plans, providing feedback on work products, and guiding staff work performance;
• Conduct ad hoc analyses in response to policy or programmatic questions, and provide direction and feedback to Metrics Unit staff responses to ad hoc requests; and
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent or provisional 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.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $103,609 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 7, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1655/05053) in the subject line of your email and/or 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
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 7, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1655/05053) in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.