Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities (...

NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-102/48591 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 26 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $101410 to $125001 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 25% 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 County Kings Street Address Office of Education Policy Office of Special Education City Brooklyn State NY Zip Code 11217 Duties Description The New York State Education Departmentu2019s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities position in the Office of Special Education (OSE). This Office works to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities, oversees the implementation of federal and State laws and policies for students with disabilities, provides general supervision and monitoring of all public and private schools, serves New York State preschool and school-age students with disabilities, and provides technical assistance to parents and school districts. Under the direction of the Supervisor in Education of Children with Disabilities, the incumbent of this position will implement the Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) review process to ensure compliance with federal and State regulations and statutes. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:u2022 Provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries to resolve concerns from parents, constituency groups, school districts and other State agencies;u2022 Collaborate with other State agencies and network partners to improve outcomes for students with disabilities;u2022 Conduct on-site program reviews;u2022 Implement complaint management procedures; andu2022 Review issues and determinations on innovative waivers, variance requests and special education program applications. Minimum Qualifications 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, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:u2022 Masteru2019s degree or higher 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 or professional certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; speech and hearing handicapped; 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 for ages 3-21, evaluation for special education eligibility, teaching children with disabilities, or designing and/or developing special education programs.PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent service as an Assistant in Education of Children with PETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities.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 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 22, 26, and 28), as indicated here: 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 the following minimum qualifications:u2022 Candidates must have a Masteru2019s degree or higher 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 or professional certification as a teacher of special education; a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired, blind or partially sighted; speech and hearing handicapped; 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 for ages 3-21, evaluation for special education eligibility, teaching children with disabilities, or designing and/or developing special education programs. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be permanent, competitive appointments or permanent non-competitive appointments. This may be a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. 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 appointeesu2019 negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period at the discretion of the unit supervisor. This position will require 25% statewide overnight travel.Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.This position leads to a maximum salary of $125,001 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.Based on this positionu2019s location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $4000 Downstate Adjustment.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 10, 2026 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. You must include the Box numbers (OSEA-102/48591) of these positions 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. Interested in a job with New York State, but donu2019t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: u2022 u2022 benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. u2022 Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. u2022 Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefitsu2022 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).u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.u2022 Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). u2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).u2022 Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 10, 2026 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. You must include the Box numbers (OSEA-102/48591) of these positions 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.

Created: 2026-01-29