Associate in Bilingual Education; Brooklyn NY HELPS), Box OEP

Duties

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in Bilingual Education position in the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL). This Office provides guidance, technical assistance, and support to New York State Districts, Charter Schools, Religious and Independent Schools, educational organizations, and the public in the development of programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) and other Multilingual Learners (MLs) including World Language students.

• Provide on‑going leadership in the development of Regents policy and regulatory proposals
• Provide direction, guidance, and technical assistance on state and federal law, regulation, policy, and practice to district and school personnel, professional associations, community‑based organizations, parents, and others in areas that include instruction and support for all ELLs and MLs (including Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education (SIFE), ELL students with disabilities, and immigrant students)
• Provide expert guidance and collaboration regarding the development of ELL educational resources and initiatives with the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Networks (RBERNs), NYSED offices, and statewide and national educational organizations
• Plan and conduct on‑site program monitoring visits, desk audits, and program reviews of schools, school districts, and charter schools; draft final reports with recommendations to improve instruction
• Develop, support, and provide professional development workshops to schools, school districts, charter schools, independent and religious schools, community‑based organizations, and parents to provide content knowledge in the development of ELL and ML‑related regulations, programs, and procedures
• Collect, analyze, and maintain up‑to‑date program‑related data and prepare required program reports
• Prepare and review memoranda, instructional guides, and other resources related to legislation, regulations, and policy statements
• Research and prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP), grant applications, amendments, Memorandums of Understanding, contracts, proposed regulatory and policy statements, and informational materials
• Review and process grant applications submitted in response to Department RFPs; collect and analyze data related to grant funding
• Respond to daily written and oral inquiries, suggestions, and concerns from teachers and administrators
• Undertake special assignments, as directed by the Associate Commissioner

NY HELPS – This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment (no examination required). All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the title. Within one year of permanent appointment, the non‑competitive status is expected to convert to competitive status.

Employees in a NY HELPS title may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

• A master’s degree, New York State permanent or professional certification in Bilingual Education, Teacher of English as a Second Language, English to Speakers of Other Languages, or in classroom teaching with an extension in Bilingual Education, AND four years of experience teaching in an education program for English Language Learners/limited English proficient students in grades K‑12. Up to two years may be in an administrative or supervisory capacity in the field of Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language.

• Eligibility:
  Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Bilingual Education.
• Reassignment:
  Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Bilingual Education.
• Eligible List Appointment:
  Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
• Section 70.1 Transfer:
  Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of…