Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleChief of Special Education Services, (Open to current NYS employees only) (Batavia Location), Box P12-2640/48201

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Genesee

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of Special Education

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code14020

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Chief of Special Education Services in the Office of Special Education (OSE). The OSE works to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities, oversees the implementation of federal and State laws, regulations, and policy for students with disabilities, provides general supervision and monitoring of public and private schools and the provision of services for New York State preschool and school-age students with disabilities and provides technical assistance to parents and school districts. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Education Services, the incumbent of this position will manage the activities, staff, and resources of the Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) Regional Units and the Program Development and Support Services (PDSS) Unit, as well as overseeing the execution of the responsibilities of the OSE Educational Partnership and the New York State Multi-Tiered System of Supports-Integrated (MTSS-I) Center. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reinforce the Department’s vision in interactions and communications with staff and routinely articulate that vision, mission and goals to external customers and stakeholders;
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving and planning with the OSE Management team and their respective units to develop and implement cross functional, consistent, and effective work streams, support product development and build staff capacity;
• Ensure and demonstrate that the work activities of the SEQA Regional Unit staff, the PDSS Unit staff, and OSE Educational Partnership are data driven and aligned to the Department’s strategic Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) priorities;
• Ensure SEQA Regional Unit staff demonstrate a robust working knowledge of the State Performance Plan and are engaged in Department initiatives, as necessary, to ensure compliance with and improved performance consistent with the IDEA accountability requirements;
• Ensure that all SEQA Regional Unit staff implement the formal complaint resolution process in a timely, accurate, fair, and efficient manner and provide on-site, phone and written technical assistance to stakeholders in a timely, accurate manner to ensure provision of high-quality customer service;
• Ensure timely identification, monitoring and correction of noncompliance with federal and State special education laws and regulations in the public schools, Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), charter schools and other entities providing special education programs and services in regions throughout the state;
• Collaborate with the OSE Management team to ensure the effective implementation of the OSE Educational Partnership Regional Resource Planning and related activities;
• Provide oversight of the PDSS Unit to ensure timely and accurate workflow by staff, including development and review of requests for proposals (RFPs) and memorandums of understanding (MOUs), contract/grant monitoring activities and meetings with contract holders, development of the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), and direction of the MTSS-I Center.
• Oversee and manage OSE systems change initiatives to ensure the protection of the rights of students with disabilities and their parents;
• Ensure that staff are sensitive and responsive to parent issues and concerns, and work to promote meaningful and culturally responsive parent involvement;
• Implement ongoing programs of professional development to ensure all SEQA Regional Unit staff are equipped to provide high quality support and delivery of their position responsibilities;
• Provide coaching, direct supervision and timely evaluations of SEQA Regional Unit and PDSS supervisors; and
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the OSE Director of Special Education Services, Associate Commissioner, and/or Department Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated M-3/SG-28 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. 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

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee AND have and have one year of permanent or 55b/c service as a Supervisor in Education of Children with Disabilities or an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Chief of Special Education Services when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

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 appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Supervisor in Education of Children with Disabilities when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. 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 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 will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess a 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 a Chief of Special Education Services is dependent upon maintaining this certification. Failure to maintain certification will result in removal from employment. This position will require 25% 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 $156,224 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.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 23, 2025 to P12jobs@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 (P12-2640/48201) 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.

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.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

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/NYSCOPBA 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).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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 p12jobs@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 May 23, 2025 to P12jobs@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 (P12-2640/48201) 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.