Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleCoordinator, Technology Policy, Box P12-1395/00602
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $84010 to $106162 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title SG-26/M2 or above eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For provisional appointment, candidates must have a master’s degree and six years of experience in curriculum development, teaching and/or using technology in the classroom or other educational settings, such as a museum, library or other training institution for the purpose of teaching and learning. The curriculum development, teaching or use of technology must be for the purpose of the integration of electronic technology such as computer-assisted tools, digital content, internet-based tools, or other electronic media in the process of teaching and learning. It does not refer to or include the actual teaching of technology courses.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator, Technology Policy in the Office of Educational Design and Technology. This Office is responsible for guiding the effective integration of technology to transform learning statewide. The Coordinator, Technology Policy will provide the strong leadership and management skills needed to implement initiatives and policy directives of the Board of Regents and the Commissioner relative to the infusion of learning, teaching and development technologies across the educational system. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Advise senior leadership on best practices in technology integration for education, innovative professional development for teachers and administrators in technology integration, and the criteria and expectations for learning technology tied to the learning standards;
• Advise senior leadership on effective use of technology in achieving the Regents’ and Commissioner’s goals and policy directives;
• Set policy direction for the most effective use of technology in enhancing teaching and learning;
• Provide leadership to align technology resources of the State Education Department (SED), including digital content, digital networks and the capacity of individuals to use digital tools and systems;
• Coordinate State and federal funding to promote effective use of technology to close performance gaps and assure access to education technology throughout SED;
• Coordinate the development of policies, strategies and resources to systematically implement a comprehensive Statewide Learning Technology Plan aligned to the Regents Reform Agenda;
• Support statewide virtual learning initiatives creating regulations and policy guidance to support awarding credit through online and blended courses and coordinating professional development and strategic initiatives to build capacity and support for a statewide online and blended learning infrastructure;
• Coordinate the development of statewide programs, including grant funded programs and technical assistance to schools, related to educational technology; and
• Present information and maintain expertise in trends and best practices on educational technology at public forums.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or provisional appointment.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $106,162 based on annual performance advances.
Application: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 10, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the box number (P12-1395/00602) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
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89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingApplication: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 10, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the box number (P12-1395/00602) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!