Associate In Instructional Services (career And Technical Education) (NY Helps), Box Oep - 46/65110

Associate In Instructional Services (Career And Technical Education)

The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in Instructional Services (Career and Technical Education) in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Office. This office is responsible for middle and secondary-level career and technical education instructional activities, program approvals and monitoring, administration of the Perkins V Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, and civil rights reviews that ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review and approve applications for NYSED program approval in the health sciences areas;
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to school district/BOCES applicants for health sciences programs;
• Serve as NYSED Liaison to the NYS Department of Health regarding curriculum and policy for state operational approvals to operate Nurse Aide Training Programs and Home Health Aide Training Programs;
• Serve as communications liaison between the NYS Department of Health (DOH) vendor for state Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification testing, and school programs;
• Recruit and train new Registered Nurse (RN) site evaluators; revise and maintain a system of approval tracking and notification;
• Maintain data on operationally approved programs and licensed personnel in the Home Care Worker Registry;
• Provide on-going leadership in sustaining a statewide professional development model that supports all learners and enhances CTE programs in New York State;
• Serve as liaison to State and national organizations related to career and technical education policy initiatives and practices;
• Offer technical assistance to school personnel and other stakeholders, including the development and delivery of training materials to build teachers' content knowledge and pedagogy in CTE;
• Implement Perkins grant administration activities, including State Plan development; technical assistance to the field; yearly risk assessments and monitoring plans; application and budget reviews; and on-site program reviews;
• Collaborate with internal offices, external CTE organizations, and NYSED contractors on CTE guidance and training projects;
• Research and prepare professional development materials, grants, contracts, proposed regulatory and policy statements, Board of Regents items, and informational materials; and
• Complete other duties, as directed, to foster statewide equity in access and quality of CTE programs.

Minimum qualifications:

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 candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• Master's degree AND New York State permanent or professional CTE Certification in one of the following areas: K-12 Agriculture Education, K-12 Business Education, K-12 Computer Science Education, K-12 Family and Consumer Sciences Education, K-12 Technology Education, or 7-12 CTE Certification in the Health Sciences Education field AND four years of full-time classroom teaching experience in the corresponding subject area.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who have a New York State permanent or professional CTE Certification in Health Sciences 7-12 in one of the following subject areas: Medical Assisting 7-12, Physical Therapy Aid 7-12, Emergency Medical Services 7-12, Sterile Processing 7-12, Practical Nursing 7-12, Ophthalmic Dispensing 7-12, Medical Laboratory Technology 7-12, Pharmacy Assisting 7-12, Dental Laboratory Technology 7-12, or Nurse's Assisting 7-12 AND four years of full-time classroom teaching experience in the corresponding subject area. Candidates that hold a current NY State license as a Registered Nurse.

Competitive minimum qualifications:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Instructional Services (CTE). 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, or 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28. 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 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.

Conditions of employment:

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. 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 appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of master's degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Verification of degree and/or transcripts and valid New York State teaching certification in CTE will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Candidates are required to possess valid permanent or professional New York State teaching certification in CTE at the time of hire. Continued employment is dependent upon maintaining valid New York State teaching certification in CTE and registering TEACH account every five years, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of Teaching Initiatives. Failure to maintain a valid New York State teaching certification in CTE and registration of TEACH account every five years will result in removal from employment. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position will require 10% 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 $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. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 27, 2025 to oepjobs@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 (OEP-46/65110) 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.

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Additional Benefits